Total Commander is a versatile and feature-packed file manager for Windows operating systems. The software offers a range of tools and utilities that can help users effectively manage their files, directories, and archives. Total Commander is available as both 32-bit and 64-bit versions and is compatible with Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11, and even Windows 3.1.

One of the standout features of Total Commander is its support for direct access to Network Neighbourhood, which allows users to browse and manage shared files and directories on network drives. The software also offers support for drag and drop functionality, making it easy to move files between different locations on your system.

Total Commander includes a built-in command line for starting programs with parameters, making it a powerful tool for power users who prefer to work with command-line interfaces. Additionally, the software allows users to configure a button bar and Start menu with frequently used programs, as well as a customizable main menu.

Total Commander also includes a powerful file viewer (Lister) that can view files of any size in hex, binary, or text format, using either the ASCII- (DOS) or the ANSI- (Windows) character set. The line width and font size can be customized to suit your preferences, and you can even view files inside archives. The Lister also supports bitmap, HTML, and Unicode formats, making it an indispensable tool for working with a wide variety of file types.

The software also includes a number of advanced features for file handling, such as the ability to compare files by content, search for duplicate files, split or combine large files, and encode/decode files in UUE, XXE, and MIME formats. Total Commander also allows users to synchronize directories with subdirectories or a directory with a ZIP file, as well as restore selection as it was before the last file operation.

Total Commander also includes a built-in FTP client that supports most public FTP servers and mainframes. The FTP client includes support for FTP and WWW proxies, FXP, and secure FTP over SSL/TLS. The software also offers an enhanced search function with full-text search across multiple drives, even inside archives.

Total Commander's archive handling capabilities are second to none. The software handles archives like subdirectories, allowing users to easily copy files to and from archives. The appropriate archiving program is automatically called, and Total Commander includes support for pkzip, arj, lha, rar, ace, and uc2 formats. The software also includes an internal ZIP-compatible packer that supports long filenames and internal unpackers for ZIP, ARJ, LZH, TAR, GZ, CAB, RAR, and ACE formats. Additional packers can be added as plugins.

In conclusion, Total Commander is a powerful and versatile file manager that offers a wide range of features and utilities to help users effectively manage their files and directories. With its intuitive interface, customizable menus, and advanced file handling and archive management capabilities, Total Commander is a must-have tool for power users and IT professionals.