Files v2.1 released with support for Windows on ARM, redesigned properties window, and more

Files is a popular 3rd party file manager application for Windows devices. Today, the Files v2.1 update is released with a number of new improvements, including native Windows support for ARM. With this support, you can use this app on devices including Surface Pro X. The update also comes with a redesigned properties window, redesigned settings dialog, and more. Find the full changelog below.

Set File as the default file manager

We recently added an experimental option to set File as the default file manager. While this option is still experimental, we've made improvements based on your feedback and it's now more reliable and stable enough for normal use. If you are using this option, please close and reopen to enjoy the latest improvements.

What has changed

• The settings dialog box has been redesigned
• The properties window has been redesigned
  

  

  Redesigned Properties window

• Added hotkeys for playing audio and video in the preview pane
• Added a toolbar button to empty the Recycle Bin
• Set the window title to the same as the selected tab name
• Added compatibility option to properties dialog
• Added native ARM64 support
• Improved Keyboard navigation in column layout
• Improved keyboard navigation in detail layout
• Added support for symbol file links
• Added keyboard shortcut (Ctrl H) to Show/hide hidden files
• Removed delay in loading sidebar items and other services on startup
• Show network shortcuts in sidebar
• is ongoing Added Clear All button to task popup
• Mouse wheel click to open a new tab on selected path
• Added experimental option to show folder size
• Added Support for collapsed widgets on home page
• Added subtle list view animation
• Added option to open files on Windows startup
• Added support for Next Cloud
• Added support for Yandex.Disk
• Open Recycle Bin and This PC shortcuts in Files when it is set as the default file manager

BUG FIX

• Fixed an issue where the properties window was not closing when clicking the OK button
• Fixed a crash that would occur when placing a shortcut on an executable file
• 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 sorting option would create hidden files Issue
• Fixed an issue where grouping by date could include files from the previous week
• Fixed an issue where restoring items from the Recycle Bin would remove file extensions
• Fixed an issue that caused files Issue with tag list being serialized incorrectly
• Fixed an issue where file extensions were sometimes removed when renaming an item

You can download the Files app from the Microsoft Store here program.

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