Overview

What is Windows Commander (16-bit)?

is an excellent file and archive manager which can replace Windows File Manager.

In depth

A closer look at Windows Commander (16-bit)

Commander can display two file windows side by side. This makes it easier to manage files, especially when you need to drag and drop files between folders or drives. A handy drivebar at the top of the display makes it easy to view files and folders on any local or network drive.

Commander offers built-in support for archives, allowing you to easily work with ZIP, ARJ, LZH, TAR, RAR, UC2 and CAB files. The archives appear in Commander just like folders, making it a snap to work with compressed files. There is also built-in file encoding and decoding of UUE, XXE and MIME format files.

Other features of Commander include: a built-in FTP client; a customizable buttonbar for running commands or launching programs from; a drop-down menu from which to launching programs; the ability to compare files; directory synchronizing; and powerful searching functions (including full-text search and the ability to search inside archives).

Verdict

Should you download Windows Commander (16-bit)?

Windows Commander (16-bit) runs on Windows 3.1 and is available under the Shareware license — the installer is 1 MB. We’ve catalogued it under File Managers.

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Windows Commander (16-bit) specifications

Category: File Managers
Publisher: Christian Ghisler
Last updated: Apr 25, 2026
License: Shareware
Operating system: Windows 3.1
File size: 1 MB
Price: Free
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Windows Commander (16-bit) specifications

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