https://github.com/youssef155/file-explorer-app

https://github.com/youssef155/file-explorer-app

csharp desktop-application disk-tools dotnet-framework file-explorer winforms-application

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• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/youssef155/file-explorer-app
• Owner: Youssef155
• Created: 2025-02-15T05:05:13.000Z (4 months ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2025-03-26T09:45:34.000Z (2 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-26T10:33:00.295Z (2 months ago)
• Topics: csharp, desktop-application, disk-tools, dotnet-framework, file-explorer, winforms-application
• Language: C#
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• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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README

        
# FileExplorerApp

FileExplorerApp is a simple and intuitive file management application designed to help users browse, organize, and manage files and directories on their device. It provides a dual-pane interface for easy file navigation and operations such as copying, moving, deleting, and renaming files and folders.

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## Features

- **Drive Navigation**: Automatically detects and lists all drives on your system for quick access.

- **Folder and File Browsing**: Browse through directories and view their contents, including files and subdirectories.

- **File and Folder Operations**:

  - **Open Files**: Open any file directly with its associated program.

  - **Copy**: Copy files or folders to a different location.

  - **Move**: Move files or folders between locations using arrow buttons.

  - **Delete**: Delete files or folders with confirmation prompts to prevent accidental deletion.

- **Navigation Shortcuts**:

  - Navigate to parent directories using `..`.

  - Reload drives using `.`.

- **Detailed View**:

  - Displays file and folder attributes such as name, type (file or folder), and size.

- **Open Files**: Open files directly from the app using the default system application.

- **Dual-Pane Interface**: Manage files and folders efficiently with left and right panes.

- **Error Handling**: Gracefully handles errors like unauthorized access, invalid selections, or unexpected failures.

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## Tech Stack

The FileExplorerApp is built using the following technologies:

- **Programming Language**: C#

- **Framework**: .NET Framework (Windows Forms)

- **IDE**: Visual Studio

- **Version Control**: Git

- **Operating System**: Windows

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## Installation

To install and run the FileExplorerApp, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   ```bash

   git clone https://github.com/Youssef155/FileExplorerApp.git

2. Open the Solution:

   - Navigate to the cloned directory.

   - Open `FileExplorerApp.sln` with Visual Studio.

3. Build the Solution:

   - Restore NuGet packages if prompted.

   - Build the solution using `Ctrl+Shift+B`.

4. Run the Application:

   - Press `F5` or click on the "Start" button in Visual Studio.

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## Usage

1. **Launch the App**: Open the application after building it.

2. **Navigate Files**:

   - Use the left and right panes to browse files and folders.

   - Click on a folder to navigate into it.

   - Use `.` to return to the root drives and `..` to go up one directory level.

3. **Perform File Operations**:

   - **Copy**: Select a file or folder in one pane and click the **Copy** button to copy it to the other pane.

   - **Move**: Use the arrow buttons (`←` or `→`) to move files or folders between panes.

   - **Delete**: Select a file or folder and click the **Delete** button to remove it (with confirmation).

4. **Open Files**: Double-click on a file to open it with the default system application.