XYplorer Readme
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Program   XYplorer (32-bit)
          File manager for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP,
          Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, 2003; 32-bit and 64-bit versions
Version   27.20.0900
Release   2026-Jan-07
License   Proprietary
Author    Donald Lessau
Contact   support@xyplorer.com
Website   https://www.xyplorer.com
Download  https://www.xyplorer.com/download/xyplorer_full.zip
Purchase  https://www.xyplorer.com/purchase.php
Manual    https://www.xyplorer.com/download/XYplorerHelp.pdf
History   https://www.xyplorer.com/download/History.txt
          https://www.xyplorer.com/download/History_1999-2019.txt
Copyright (c) 1997-2026 Cologne Code Company. All Rights Reserved.
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XYplorer
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  XYplorer is a file manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file 
  search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, an optional dual pane, and 
  many unique ways to efficiently automate repetitive tasks. It's fast, light and 
  portable.


Installation
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  XYplorer is portable. It doesn't require any "installation" in the 
  proper sense, and using it does not change your system or registry.
  You can run it directly from your USB drive, and you can have as many 
  parallel "installations" as you wish.

  Choose one of the following packages:
    (1) Installer Package
    (2) No-Install Package

  Note that no matter which package you use, Installer or No-Install, running XYplorer 
  will not change your system or registry at any time.
  
  Note that you will need administrator rights if you want to install XYplorer in a UAC 
  protected location such as "C:\Program Files" or "C:\Program Files (x86)".
 

Installation using the Installer Package
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  Use this package to use an installer to install XYplorer, with icons 
  in the start menu and an uninstaller.
  
  Extract xyplorer_full.zip to some temporary directory and run 
  the included XYplorer_?.??_Install.exe.
  
  The following files are installed to the directory you 
  selected/created during the install procedure:

    XYplorer.exe ......... Application
    XYcopy.exe ........... Background Copy Handler
    XY64.exe ............. 64-bit Processing
    XY64contents.exe ..... 64-bit File Contents Extraction Helper
    XY64ctxmenu.exe ...... 64-bit Context Menu Helper
    XYplorer.chm ......... Help
    Startup.ini .......... Sets the Application Data Path
    XYplorer Homepage.url  Link to https://www.xyplorer.com
    LicenseXY.txt ........ XYplorer License Agreement
    ReadmeXY.txt ......... Readme (this file)
    CatalogDefault.dat ... Sample Catalog File
    Uninstall.exe ........ Uninstaller
    XYicon_*.ico ......... Some Icon Files

  Optionally a program group "XYplorer" is created under "Programs" 
  in your Start menu, containing four icons. You have a choice here:
  * Install for anyone using this computer (Default)
    > The program group is created for all users.
  * Install just for me
    > The program group is created just for you.

  The file Startup.ini contains information about the Application Data 
  Path. By default this path is set to %appdata%\XYplorer which on a 
  typical system (with English locale) is resolved to:
    C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\XYplorer

  The total size of all installed files will be about 16 MB.
  No further files are added anywhere to your system, and nothing 
  will be put into the registry but uninstall information.

  To uninstall the program click the "Uninstall" icon in the
  program group created during installation.

  How to Upgrade: Install over the current directory of XYplorer. Your 
  INI file will not be overwritten, so your settings and personal 
  license key remain intact.


Installation using the No-Install Package
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  Use this package to install XYplorer on a removable drive (e.g. USB), 
  or in any folder on any drive you like. All application data will be 
  stored under the application path.
  
  Simply extract xyplorer_full_noinstall.zip anywhere.


Finally
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  Read, understand, and accept LicenseXY.txt, the XYplorer License 
  Agreement. Start working.


License Information  
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  LICENSE GRANT. This Software (XYplorer) is not freeware. You may 
  evaluate the unregistered trial version for free for a maximum period 
  of 30 days. If you wish to continue using it after 30 days, you have 
  to register and purchase a license. Unregistered use of this Software 
  after the 30-day evaluation period is in violation of international 
  copyright laws.

  See also LicenseXY.txt.

  The unregistered trial version is fully functional with only minor 
  limitations. See web site for details.


Distribution
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  The unregistered version may be freely distributed in unmodified form.


Reporting Problems
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  If you encounter problems, please visit https://www.xyplorer.com and
  download the latest version to see if the issue has been resolved.
  
  If not, please post a bug report in the user forum:
    https://www.xyplorer.com/xyfc/index.php
  
  Only as a last resort, send us a bug report by email:
	  E-mail:   support@xyplorer.com

  Feel free to contact us to get support, report bugs or give 
  suggestions. Again, primarily via the user forum, please. And don't 
  forget to check the web site for news and product updates.


Terms of Use
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  This software is provided "as is", without any guarantee made as to its
  suitability or fitness for any particular use. It may contain bugs, so
  use of this tool is at your own risk. We take no responsibility for any
  damage that may unintentionally be caused through its use.
