Windows Explorer is not exactly the best file management system in the world
but it does its job and Windows users don't have many other options. However,
Emerge Desktop is an interface replacement for Windows Explorer that doesn't
really change the fundamental structure but does change the shell. Emerge
Desktop works by providing a system tray called emergeTray which provides
instant access to programs that are normally accessed with the Windows
"Start" menu via a right-click on the desktop, As Microsoft have moved
further towards opening up the code to Windows, Windows Explorer is one area
that is undergoing improvement by various developers and Emerge Desktop takes
advantage of this increased access to API calls. Each part of Emerge Desktop
(the tray and the taskbar) are individual executables called applets. These
applets are all optional as part of Emerge Desktop and can be run
individually on top of any other shell, including Explorer. Using Emerge
Desktop's applets is a slightly slower experience than using Windows Explorer
on its own but once you get used to it, it feels and looks a lot better.
However, it can be annoying if you want to change back to Explorer because
you have to reboot or log off to change back. To do this, just right click
anywhere on the desktop and select "Settings" and "Change Desktop Shell".
*Emerge Desktop has a lot of potential to advance Windows Explorer beyond
that even available in Vista although if you find yourself switching between
it and Explorer, it may be more hassle than it's worth.*Download *Emerge
Desktop 6.1* in Softonic
