The best dual pane file manager for Windows. I use it constantly, and recommend it for anyone who wants something better than Windows Explorer. The most important features include:
- Two panel display lets you view source and target directories simultaneously
- Optional tab bar lets you orgranize many folders at once
- Favorite tools menu makes it easy to call other utilities to supplement FreeCommander’s features
- File archive functions for working with ZIP, RAR, and CAB archives
- MD5 checksum generation and checking with recursion
- Easy listing of folder contents with optional CRC-32 checksum
- Integrated file viewer for preview of text, hex, picture, and movie files inside the FreeCommander GUI
- Easy access to important Windows features, like Start menu, Command Line, and Control Panel
- Simple browsing of network shares, and quick drive mapping
- File splitting, with easy re-joining tool
- Well thought out, sensible hot keys for every commonly used function
- Etc., etc., read more FreeCommander features
Takes you through how to use FreeCommander
To put on your thumb drive with WinRAR Unplugged. Neato 
