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Files is a popular 3rd party file manager app for Windows devices. Today, Files v2.1 update was released with several new improvements including native Windows on ARM support. With this support, you can use this app on devices including Surface Pro X. This update also comes with redesigned properties window, redesigned settings dialog and more. Find the full change log below.
Settings Files as the default file manager
We recently added an experimental option to set Files as the default file manager. This option is still experimental but we improved the reliability based on your feedback and it’s stable enough for regular use. If you’re already using this option, we recommend turning it off and back on again in order to take advantage of the latest improvements.
What’s Changed
Redesigned the settings dialog
Redesigned the properties window The redesigned properties window
Added a hotkey for playing audio and video in the preview pane
Added a toolbar button to empty recycle bin
Set window title to be the same as the selected tab name
Added compatibility options to the properties dialog
Added Native ARM64 Support
Improved keyboard navigation in the column layout
Improved keyboard navigation in the details layout
Added support for symbolic file links
Added keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+H) to show/hide hidden files
Removed delay when loading sidebar items and other services on startup
Show network shortcuts on the sidebar
Added clear all button to ongoing tasks flyout
Mousewheel click opens a new tab at selected path
Added experimental option to show folder sizes
Added support for collapsing widgets on the homepage
Added subtle listview animation
Added option to open Files on Windows Startup
Added support for Next Cloud
Added support for Yandex.Disk
Open recycle bin & this pc shortcuts in Files when it’s set as the default file manager
Bug Fixes
Fixed properties window not closing when clicking the OK button
Fixed a crash that would occur when dropping a shortcut over an executable
Fixed an issue with copying shortcuts
Fixed an issue where the option to reset the default file explorer would sometimes fail
Fixed an issue where changing the sort option would create a hidden file
Fixed an issue where grouping by date might include files from previous week
Fixed an issue where restoring items from recycle bin would remove the file extension
Fixed an issue causing the file tags list to be serialized incorrectly
Fixed an issue where the file extension would sometimes be removed when renaming an item
You can download the Files app here from Microsoft Store.
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