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"No matter what you get, get something else than Windows Explorer!", that's what I always say. When talking about Vista's file manager, things are not different at all, at least for me, so you should get something better than that one also. If today's solution is really worth the change, that's what remains to be seen, because the first impression I got from Desktop Expert is not that great...


Setup

The last version of this program shows that Desktop Expert is still in its youth, being labeled 1.1. Its setup package has 1.8MB in size, and installing it is really easy, as I was expecting. The trial version of this 30$ program has limited features during the 30 days trial period and even a nag screen, and we'll see more about it a bit later.

Interface
To be honest, I don't like this program's interface. The icons on the toolbars look like they were meade by 3 different people, and the "X" icon is really ugly, just notice those jaggies! Also, the default interface layout looks too much like Windows Explorer, with a single file browsing window and nothing really special to it, as you can see in the screenshot above. These facts being given, at least it's not hard to find your way around, so we get an interface that doesn't look that good but it's easy to use. So far, so good. Neext!


Features

Now, where should I start? Take Windows Explorer, add two or three features - like two explorer windows side by side, some online help that starts with a typo of the program - "Desktop Expwerts" and a Tools menu that only links to some programs built into the operating system, like the command prompt, registry editor or drive cleaner, and you know what you can get from Desktop Expert.

I am not being mean, and I really don't want to, but look here - the File menu has two options, apart from Exit - Add New Tab and Add New Note, the Configuration area, as you can see in the last screenshot above, is like a desert, with only a few options to change. Should I say more? Just look at the screenshots and draw your conclusions! But first of all, I hope you'll read mine ...


The Good

There aren't many good things to mention about this program, but I can say at least that Desktop Expert is fast and pretty easy to use, because this is the truth.

The Bad

Considering the features present, and especially the absent ones, the price is huge. That says it all.

Conclusion

I usually advise you to try the programs I review, and decide, but this time, I won't do that. Only if you are bored to death, you can try to waste some time on Desktop Expert, but no matter the situation, don't buy it! Well, I am sorry about that... but you can try to buy it for your mother-in-law, especially if she doesn't like you!

Developer: DesktopMinds.com
Price: 30$
Trial Link: Download