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@Dannyzzy Dannyzzy released this 12 Sep 16:14
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Files Companion 1.0.0

First public release — a thin layer in front of Files
that puts back what residency takes away.

What it does

  • Launch animation — Files opens with the icon fade/zoom Windows normally plays
  • Smart routing — folders, drives, "This PC" and Win+E all open in Files
  • Correct landing page — "This PC" and Win+E land on Files Home, which shows drive cards with capacity bars
  • Recycle Bin link — optionally installs and wires up Modern Recycle Bin
  • Reversible — per-user registry only, no administrator rights, uninstall restores the defaults

Why it is not a "plugin"

Files has no plugin or extension API, so this ships as a companion tool that sits
beside Files rather than inside it. It contains no Files code or assets.

Install

Download FilesCompanionSetup.exe below and run it. To remove it later, run
Uninstall.cmd in %LOCALAPPDATA%\FilesCompanion.

FilesOpen.exe is also attached for anyone who prefers to wire up the registry
keys themselves.

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