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Directory Opus is a File Manager and Explorer Replacement for Microsoft Windows

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Synchronisation of settings

I'm looking for a way to synchronise my Directory Opus settings, across multiple machines. I've looked at the Backup and Restore settings offered by Opus, but they seem a little labour intensive. ...
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Logitech SetPoint doesn't save settings, Windows 7

I have a Logitech G5 Laser Mouse. I updated SetPoint from an old version to 6.32.7 (driver version 5.33.10.0), I configured special button settings for some software such as Firefox and Directory Opus,...
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Why does the file date always change to the current date?

We are a programming shop, but this is not a programming question. My boss has put an external HD on the network. It contains the 'home' folders for users on the network. He uses it to place VB ...
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Slow file operations, possible I/O error but chkdsk says OK

I've recently faced a strange problem. I use Directory Opus file manager that suddenly started to report an I/O error when trying to copy files onto one of my disks. The Windows Explorer did copy ...
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Execute a program by double-clicking the taskbar and/or the desktop, Windows 7

It would be so useful, and not very difficult, because in fact I have Directory Opus installed (a very powerful windows explorer alternative) and it does exactly that, but only by double-clicking the ...
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Shortcut to open folder in favorite list in Dopus

In Dopus, Alt-A open favorite list, ArrowUp and ArrowDown to select folder. Is it possible to open folder by typing first letters? Example: If I have a project folder, and nothing else starts with p,...
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Opus - show full file path when copying

I'm using Directory Opus on Windows XP SP3. When I copy a large collection of files from one hard drive to another I sometime loose track of what I'm copying. The "Copying - Directory Opus" box ...
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Video metadata takes forever to load, can it be cached?

I organize a vast amount of videos (on Windows 11 using Windows Explorer or Directory Opus), and since these two can't be set to cache the metadata, I was wondering if Windows or a file system or ...
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Accessing recycle bin of a backed up drive

I have a backup of a drive made by Macrium Reflect which I have mapped as a drive to be able to browse it. Part of the backup is a $RECYCLE.BIN which I would like to explore but when I try to open it, ...
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How to set `Duplicate Tab On Right` to a shortcut in Dopus?

I'm trying to set Duplicate Tab On Right to a shortcut, Shift-Alt-RightArrow, however, I couldn't figure out how to set it. I guess it is possible. Does anybody knows how?
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How do I enable the drive labels in Directory Opus 11?

I have just bought a copy of Directory Opus 11, which is without a doubt one of the best applications for Windows. I am struggling though how I can show the drive (HDD) labels in the dedicated panel? ...
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