Direct Folders

Direct Folders 4.3.5

Quick access to your favorite folders.

  • By Code Sector
  • Proprietary
Download for Windows

About Direct Folders

Direct Folders is a Windows tool that speeds up folder access and file management. With quick shortcuts to favorite and recent folders, it enhances Open/Save dialogs and streamlines navigation for improved productivity.

What's new in 4.3.5

Added:
- An option to exit the app via the right-click menu.
Fixed:
- Improved handling of various file dialog types.

Technical details

PublisherCode Sector
Version4.3.5
LicenseProprietary
Installer typeexe
Architecturex86
Package IDCodeSector.DirectFolders
Install scopeAll users

Install Direct Folders from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=CodeSector.DirectFolders -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=CodeSector.DirectFolders -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=CodeSector.DirectFolders -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"directfolders4.3.5.exe" /exenoupdates /exenoui /quiet /norestart
Install to a custom folder
"directfolders4.3.5.exe" APPDIR="D:\Apps\Direct Folders"
Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {5C18DAAC-A92B-45F3-828F-2A6A7AECFC8E} /quiet

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Direct Folders version history

4.3.4

New Snippets Feature
– Press the activation key twice to open the Snippets menu.
– The menu displays a list of Markdown files from a designated folder.
– Selecting a snippet copies it to the clipboard and pastes it into the active window.
– Markdown is automatically converted to HTML during pasting.
– Snippets can be managed using Obsidian for enhanced productivity.
Added:
– Provided the ability to set view, sorting, and grouping options for each favorite folder.
– Implemented a dark mode option for the configuration window.
– Added limited support for file dialogs within Autodesk applications.
– Improved support for Total Commander 11.50 and Directory Opus 13.
– Shortcuts to folders inside content menus can now be used inside file dialogs.
Fixed:
– Resolved performance lag when displaying the favorites menu.
– Fixed issues with dragging and dropping folders into the configuration window.
– Corrected a problem where recent folders were not saved upon exit.

4.3.2

Added:
- The option to assign a hotkey to the snippets menu.
Fixed:
- Resolved an issue with old-style file dialogs to ensure compatibility.
- Directories starting with a dot are now hidden in the snippets menu.

4.2

Updated:
- Revamped the installer user interface for a smoother installation experience.
Fixed:
- Resolved issues with integration into Windows Explorer.

Other versions

  • 4.1.2
  • 4.1
  • 4.0
  • 3.8

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct Folders free?

Direct Folders is proprietary software from Code Sector. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Direct Folders?

The latest version is 4.3.5.

Is it safe to download Direct Folders?

The download button links to the official installer published on codesector.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with c177ad20456a23b5ee199399e46c78166f78b354eaa37249df4a5271c6712106.

Which Windows versions does Direct Folders support?

Direct Folders runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I install Direct Folders silently?

Run the offline installer with "directfolders4.3.5.exe" /exenoupdates /exenoui /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=CodeSector.DirectFolders -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Direct Folders?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Direct Folders and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=CodeSector.DirectFolders -e.