WinNc is a file manager software created and developed by Dunes Multimedia, a software company based in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. The focus of the company is to develop multimedia software for Windows, as well as doing various work-related to web design, graphic design, Word templates, and PowerPoint templates.
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The Overview
WinNc has been created as an alternative file manager software (to the native Windows Explorer) with similar functionalities as the discontinued classic Norton Commander, which was a well-known and highly reputable DOS file manager software that offered various advanced features at the time.
WinNc is a dual-window file manager for Windows 10 (with backward compatibility for Windows 7 and 8). In this respect, it is very similar to the more popular Total Commander.
This application has a tabbed interface that allows you to open multiple directories. Using this tool, you can do basic tasks such as copying, moving or deleting, but you can also compress or open compressed files and create links.
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This application also supports several advanced options such as burning disks and can even create ISO files. Also, you can also convert audio or create a .exe file that extracts itself from the .zip archive.
An excellent alternative to the Windows Explorer interface, WinNC takes a nod from Norton Commander’s style and builds on it for a modern computer. The tabbed interface simply makes exploring your PC so much easier and more organized. The Dutch developer introduces “Projects” which can include and organize specified files and folders from different parts (or drives) connected to your computer.
WinNC: A Detailed Review
Tabbed And Dual Panel Interface
The tabbed and the dual panel interface is the highlighted feature of WinNC, just like it was in the case of Norton Commander, a discontinued file manager software for DOS that this software tries to clone.
Thus, you get the same functionality as Norton Commander, with better features, when you use WinNc. With its tabbed and dual-panel interface, you can get more things done with your computer, since the layout itself can help you boost your productivity.
This layout helps you to organize all of your files based on categories or projects that you create, and you can do all the common tasks such as copy, paste, compress, and others easily.
Logical Colors To Determine The File Actions
The unique feature of WinNc is the logical colours that it has. The logical colours help you to determine the file actions for your files and folders, meaning that you can track whether certain files have been copied, moved, compressed, and so on.
This way, you always know which files that you use actively, and which files that you use only occasionally. You can assign various colors for each file action. For instance, you can assign a green colour for files that have been moved, and yellow colour for files that have been copied.
Easy Access Your Files With Quick Access
The quick access feature of WinNc allows you to access your files easily, especially the recent used. WinNC keeps track of the folders and files that you have worked with in the past, and it brings them to you within the quick access menu.
So, just by clicking the quick access icon or pressing the shortcut on your computer, you can easily reach your recent files and continue to work with those files without having to manually browse for them on your computer.
The quick access menu is also embedded with the search function to allow you find any files or folders on your computer quickly.
Full Compatibility with Windows 10 Platform
WinNc is specifically developed for Windows 10 platform, and it works seamlessly with the platform without any conflicts with the native file manager.
However, it is also compatible with the earlier versions of Windows, such as Windows 8 and Windows 7. It brings more options for you to manage your files, so in a sense, it can give you a better file management than the native Windows file manager.
With a host of very powerful features, you can use this software to perform various tasks that are usually impossible to do with the Native Windows file manager.
Various WinNC Customization Options
With WinNc, you can choose various customization options that give you more freedom to manage your files on your computer.
For instance, you can change the themes, which means the look, of the software according to your preferences, and you can also change various other aspects, such as visual features and panel options. With the dual panel settings, you can set how the panel looks within the software interface, and whether you want to include some folder tabs or project tabs in your panel.
Free upgrades are only available for the recent versions of the software.
Conclusion
While the native Windows file manager might already do the decent work to help manage your files on your computer, you might find it a little easier to manage your files if you have a tabbed and dual panel interface on your file manager.
This is what WinNc offers to its users, which is the ease of file management that they can do on their computer, so that they can accomplish more tasks in less amount of time.
With the features offered by this software, such as logical colours, quick access, and customization options, this is the perfect replacement for the classic Norton Commander, and of course, a good alternative for the native Windows file manager.
System Requirements & Key Features
Check the baseline Windows hardware specs, developer details, and license profile for WinNc 11.7.0.0 before installing.
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (32-bit or 64-bit) | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | 1.0 GHz Intel / AMD Dual-Core | 2.0 GHz+ Multi-Core CPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB+ RAM |
| Free Disk Space | 12.1 MB installer + 300 MB free space | 1 GB+ SSD free space |
| Developer & License | Dunes MultiMedia (trial) | Latest verified Windows build |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WinNc 11.7.0.0 and what are its main features?
WinNc is a very convenient dual panel file manager with a lot of cool features. WinNc is a file manager software created and developed by Dunes Multimedia, a software company based in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands.
Which platforms support WinNc 11.7.0.0 and how is it licensed?
WinNc 11.7.0.0 supports Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, with an installer package around 12.1 MB available as shareware / free trial. Official downloads and release information are available via Amazon and winnc.com.
What are the main advantages and limitations of WinNc 11.7.0.0?
Key highlights include allows you to use a tabbed file manager layout like norton commander, but with a more modern layout and advanced features and has the logical colour feature to determine various file actions. Limitations noted during evaluation include though it is compatible with windows 7 and 8, this software performs best when it is run on windows 10 and free upgrades are only available for the recent versions of the software. Overall editorial score: 9/10.
