v2.4.40

Installing

If you already have Files, it should automatically update, otherwise, you can download Files from our website https://files.community/download

What's Changed

• Fix: Fixed issue where option to hide details pane wasn't working by @yaira2 in #11230
• Fix: Fixed "NotAFolder" error when changing the language by @hishitetsu in #11232
• Fix: Fixed selecting wrong items when creating or renaming an item by @hishitetsu in #11237
• Feature: Tweaked border brush on path and search box by @yaira2 in #11240
• Feature: Add support for removing tag in the details layout by @ferrariofilippo in #11238
• Fix: Fixed issue where BaseContextFlyout was not closed after selecting an item by @hishitetsu in #11245
• Fix: Fixed issue where the right click menu didn't load properly in folders that have archive extensions by @hishitetsu in #11248
• Feature: Add shell context menu for widgets by @hecksmosis in #11204
• Code Quality: Code cleanup and formatting by @onein528 in #11156
• Fix: Fixed double separator showing up when opening context menu for files by @hecksmosis in #11253
• Fix: Fixed icon in preview build by @yaira2 in #11262
• Feature: Disable show more options menu item until shell items are loaded by @hecksmosis in #11243
• Fix: Fixed issues with recent context menu changes by @hishitetsu in #11270
• Code Quality: Refactored AdaptiveLayoutHelpers by @cinqmilleans in #10782
• Feature: Added support for hiding open in new tab/window options by @yaira2 in #11285
• Feature: Apply app theme to settings dialog by @yaira2 in #11286
• Feature: Moved context menu settings to preferences page by @yaira2 in #11287
• Feature: Add a UI to edit, delete and create tags by @ferrariofilippo in #11249
• Fix: Fixed issue with resizing the status column by @ferrariofilippo in #11027
• Fix: Cancel tag edit when pressing esc & Tags duplicate names by @ferrariofilippo in #11297
• Fix: Fixed context menu hang in recent files and other widgets by @hecksmosis in #11301
• Feature: Removed sidebar toggles from settings dialog by @yaira2 in #11302
• Feature: Added shortcut to open Windows Terminal as administrator by @ferrariofilippo in #11281
• Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 7.0.2 to 7.0.3 by @dependabot in #11308
• Codebase: Remove unnecessary using directives by @hecksmosis in #11300
• Fix: Fixed closing app when the item flyout is open to hang by @hishitetsu in #11310
• Code Quality: Shell page refactoring by @ferrariofilippo in #11034
• Feature: Updated color icons by @yaira2 in #11313
• Fix: Remove deleted tags from items by @ferrariofilippo in #11309
• Fix: Fixed settings background in dark mode by @yaira2 in #11316
• Feature: Added support for reordering tags by @ferrariofilippo in #11306
• Feature: Added Tags section in settings by @ferrariofilippo in #11320
• Fix: Fixed showOpenWithMenu not working by @hishitetsu in #11325
• Feature: Move open with to main menu when right clicking recent files by @hecksmosis in #11304
• Fix: Fixed issue with tab icon not loading properly by @chingucoding in #11328

Full Changelog: v2.4.33...v2.4.40

v2.4.33

What's Changed

• Build(deps): Bump Vanara.Windows.Shell from 3.4.12 to 3.4.13 by @dependabot in #11176
• Build(deps): Bump Vanara.Windows.Extensions from 3.4.12 to 3.4.13 by @dependabot in #11177
• Fix: Fixed icon not showing in stable and preview builds by @hecksmosis in #11188
• Fix: Fixed issue where it didn't work to unpin Recycle Bin from sidebar by @hecksmosis in #11187
• Feature: Moved menu flyout to widget header by @yaira2 in #11186
• Feature: Added menu flyout for copying version information by @yaira2 in #11190
• Feature: Added shortcut to open folders in terminal by @ferrariofilippo in #11192
• Feature: Show confirmation dialog when the undo operation is to delete items. by @hishitetsu in #11185
• Fixed: DetailsLayout Margin/Padding is not set correctly by @ferrariofilippo in #11198
• Fix: Fixed issue where HorizontalMultitaskingControl could have negative margin by @cinqmilleans in #10888
• Feature: Close column when selecting a file by @ferrariofilippo in #11003
• Feature: Removed background color from tags in the details layout by @yaira2 in #11207
• Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.DotNet.UpgradeAssistant.Extensions.Default.Analyzers from 0.4.355802 to 0.4.410601 by @dependabot in #11209
• Feature: Added option to confirm permanent deletion only by @hishitetsu in #11212
• Feature: Display multiple tags in the details layout by @yaira2 in #11216
• Feature: Added support for opening ISO files by @yaira2 in #11217
• Feature: Added support for changing groups direction by @hishitetsu in #11154
• Feature: Added settings for default order directions by @hishitetsu in #11220
• Fix: Fixed issue where archive files were incorrectly grouped by size by @hishitetsu in #11222
• Feature: Start a search when clicking tags in the details layout by @ferrariofilippo in #11225
• Feature: Restart after applying update by @puppetsw in #11191

Full Changelog: v2.4.31...v2.4.33

v2.4.31

What's Changed

• Fix: Fixed quick access widgets when there are few items by @gave92 in #11169

Full Changelog: v2.4.30...v2.4.31

v2.4.30

What's Changed

• Feature: Updated WinAppSdk 1.2.230118.102 by @yaira2 in #11084
• Feature: Display item size in tooltip by @yaira2 in #11069
• Feature: Added setting to sync folder preferences across directories by @yaira2 in #11085
• Feature: Added bitrate info for audio files in properties windows by @hecksmosis in #11051
• Feature: Move shell extensions to sub menu by default by @yaira2 in #11110
• Fix: Fixed GitHub repository typo by @verdaderoken in #11116
• Feature: Improved performance when creating new files by @ferrariofilippo in #11114
• Fix: Fixed app crash when copying file from 7-zip by @hishitetsu in #11118
• Feature: Added file tags widget by @d2dyno1 in #10477
• Feature: Added InfoBar to the bundles widget by @yaira2 in #11122
• Fix: Fixed issue where default tags had random uids by @yaira2 in #11123
• Fix: Fixed showing a negative elapsed time in case of a future timestamp by @hishitetsu in #11125
• Fix: Fixed wrong date format when language is set to Default by @hishitetsu in #11087
• Fix: Fixed issue with environment variables not working for shortcuts by @hecksmosis in #11130
• Codebase Quality: Made RecycleBinHelpers static by @hecksmosis in #11094
• Feature: Use the tab key to select the next file while renaming by @ferrariofilippo in #11063
• Fix: Fixed issue with creating new archives in a library by @ferrariofilippo in #11100
• Feature: Show error when a shortcut can't be created by @ferrariofilippo in #11013
• Fix: Fixed issue where multiselect broke open with single click by @yaira2 in #11131
• Feature: Added support for hiding the edit tags menu by @yaira2 in #11133
• Feature: Sync pinned favorites with File Explorer by @hecksmosis in #11120
• Codebase: Make private service fields readonly by @hecksmosis in #11011
• Feature: Changed default grid view size to medium by @yaira2 in #11137
• Fix: Fixed crash that would sometimes occur when pinning folders to the sidebar by @hecksmosis in #11140
• Fix: Fixed typo in resources.resw by @hecksmosis in #11146
• Code quality: Refactoring and improvements by @ferrariofilippo in #10948
• Feature: Add support for Autodesk drive by @hecksmosis in #11148
• Fix: Fixed app crash when opening details tab in file properties by @hishitetsu in #11165
• Feature: Prompt for credentials when connecting smb by @radu-cernatescu in #11144
• Feature: Display recent folders in the folders widget by @hecksmosis in #11155

New Contributors

• @verdaderoken made their first contribution in #11116
• @hishitetsu made their first contribution in #11118
• @radu-cernatescu made their first contribution in #11144

Full Changelog: v2.4.25...v2.4.30

v2.4.25

What's Changed

• Code Quality: Removing PaneHolder to solely use PreviewPaneHolder by @QuaintMako in #10979
• Code Quality: Sorting and removing unused usings by @QuaintMako in #11010
• Feature: Added run as admin toggle to shortcut properties by @hecksmosis in #10833
• Feature: Added "send to" menu when right clicking a file by @yaira2 in #10986
• Feature: Improved the background color preview by @yaira2 in #11020
• Codebase: Remove unnecessary casts by @hecksmosis in #11015
• Build(deps): Bump Vanara.Windows.Extensions from 3.4.11 to 3.4.12 by @dependabot in #11022
• Build(deps): Bump Vanara.Windows.Shell from 3.4.11 to 3.4.12 by @dependabot in #11023
• Build(deps): Bump Vanara.PInvoke.Mpr from 3.4.11 to 3.4.12 by @dependabot in #11024
• License: Updated the Copyright year in LICENSE.md by @MlgGurke in #11030
• Code Quality: Formatted code for readability by @cinqmilleans in #10537
• Feature: Added shortcut for opening folders in secondary pane by @QuaintMako in #10966
• Codebase: Refactored themes by @yaira2 in #11031
• Fix: Fixed issue where content on the search results page wasn't centered by @itayweb in #10570
• Build(deps): Bump CommunityToolkit.Mvvm from 8.0.0 to 8.1.0 by @dependabot in #11035
• Codebase: Remove unnecessary this keyword by @hecksmosis in #11037
• Feature: Added support for installing multiple fonts at the same time by @hecksmosis in #11029
• Fix: Fixed crash that would sometimes occur when calculating folder sizes by @jiejasonliu in #11012
• Feature: Added option to show check boxes next to file names by @chingucoding in #11017
• Feature: Moved menu items to left side of the settings dialog by @yaira2 in #11044
• Fix: Prevent creating folders with forbidden names by @hecksmosis in #10967
• Fix: Fixed create file button when entering text with Chinese input flyout by @hecksmosis in #11040
• Fix: Fixed issue where submit feature request linked to wrong location by @yaira2 in #11058
• Fix: Naming an item at its creation properly sets the name by @QuaintMako in #11060
• Code Quality: Introducing StandardViewBase to reduce code duplication by @QuaintMako in #10996
• Feature: Added option to turn off double click gesture by @yaira2 in #11065
• Fix: Fixed issue with creating shortcuts in libraries by @hecksmosis in #10913
• Fix: Fixed issue where release notes were cut off by @yaira2 in #11067

New Contributors

• @MlgGurke made their first contribution in #11030
• @itayweb made their first contribution in #10570

Full Changelog: v2.4.21...v2.4.25

v2.4.21

What's Changed

• Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 7.0.1 to 7.0.2 by @dependabot in #10981
• Build(deps): Bump SQLitePCLRaw.bundle_green from 2.1.3 to 2.1.4 by @dependabot in #10982
• Feature: Added detection for Seadrive cloud by @hecksmosis in #10977
• Code quality: Simplify handling of dropped files by @gave92 in #10950
• Fix: Fixed thumbnails in grid layout by @yaira2 in #10985

Full Changelog: v2.4.20...v2.4.21

v2.4.20

What's Changed

• Feature: Reorganized advanced options for better access by @yaira2 in #10958
• Feature: Show size when hovering over recycling bin by @hecksmosis in #10904
• Feature: Rearranged folder options in the settings dialog by @yaira2 in #10962
• Code Quality: Minor optimizations to XAML by @yaira2 in #10964
• Feature: Added progress ring when updating app by @yaira2 in #10970
• Feature: Wrap file names in the grid layout by @yaira2 in #10972
• Feature: Improved animations in the Columns layout by @yaira2 in #10973
• Fixed issues with drag & drop from Files to other apps" by @yaira2 in #10975
• Feature: Display release notes after updating app by @yaira2 in #10976
• Fix: Don't show Pin/Unpin for items in recycle bin by @Hark64 in #10945
• Feature: Updated Translations by @yaira2 in #10884

Full Changelog: v2.4.14...v2.4.20

v2.4.14

What's Changed

• Fix: Fixed issue where it didn't work to edit/remove startup page by @ferrariofilippo in #10880
• Performance: Optimized the recent files widget by @jiejasonliu in #10867
• Feature: Added detection for Nutstore cloud by @hecksmosis in #10890
• Code Quality: Refactoring of SidebarControl.xaml.cs by @QuaintMako in #10467
• Fix: Fixed issue where properties window was always on top by @yaira2 in #10897
• Feature: Append app name to title by @JaiganeshKumaran in #10900
• Codebase: Made IModifiableStorable IStorable by @cinqmilleans in #10817
• Feature: Added progress indicator when loading tabs by @ferrariofilippo in #10916
• Build(deps): Bump WinUIEx from 2.0.0 to 2.1.0 by @dependabot in #10919
• Feature: Added option to pin recycle bin to the start menu by @Hark64 in #10921
• Fix: Fixed issue where sidebar overlay was transparent by @yaira2 in #10920
• Feature: Show drive name on tab header by @ferrariofilippo in #10889
• Fix: Fixed build pipeline certificate by @yaira2 in #10912
• Feature: Improved animations on the home page by @yaira2 in #10927
• Feature: Added progress bar to properties to indicate when the size is being calculated by @ferrariofilippo in #10915
• Feature: Moved dual pane options to the preferences settings page by @yaira2 in #10928
• Fix: Fixed issue where confirm to delete would show even with the setting turned off by @ferrariofilippo in #10893
• Feature: Moved widget settings to preferences by @yaira2 in #10931
• Feature: Expand the background colors section by default by @yaira2 in #10932
• Feature: Moved sidebar settings to preferences by @yaira2 in #10933
• Feature: Improved loading animation in the details layout by @yaira2 in #10934
• Feature: Added option to create new shortcuts by @ferrariofilippo in #10879
• Fix: Fixed issue where changing file permission for multiple files simultaneously would crash the app by @hecksmosis in #10886
• Fix: Fixed issue with dragging files to extract from archive by @jiejasonliu in #10925
• Feature: Switched to StackPanel in the Details Layout template by @yaira2 in #10936
• Fix: Fixed issue where Alt-Up focused on the column header by @ferrariofilippo in #10633
• Fix: Fixed issues with drag & drop from Files to other apps by @gave92 in #10949
• Fix: Fixed crash that would occur when opening multiple items by @gave92 in #10951

New Contributors

• @Hark64 made their first contribution in #10921

Full Changelog: v2.4.11...v2.4.13

v2.4.11

What's Changed

• Feature: iCloud Drive and Photos namespace detection by @FayneAldan in #10819
• Feature: Implement the fundamental for rich progress by @hez2010 in #10814
• Fix: Fixed issue where the network icon was blank by @hecksmosis in #10839
• Feature: Added support for Creative Cloud by @gave92 in #10845
• Code quality: Use FileExtensionHelpers more widely by @gave92 in #10846
• Fix: Fixed issue where the wrong recent item was being removed by @gave92 in #10847
• Feature: Added setting to change the background color by @yaira2 in #10850
• Fix: Added missing txt and zip options in the new file menu by @gave92 in #10852
• Feature: Removed accent color from non-selected items in the column layout by @chingucoding in #10818
• Feature: Improved support for theming by @yaira2 in #10863
• Feature: Display banner when recent items are turned off from File Explorer by @jiejasonliu in #10777
• Fix: Remove unnecessary async state machine generation by @hecksmosis in #10853
• Feature: Show shortcuts & hidden files in network folders by @gave92 in #10872
• Fix: Fixed issue where file operations didn't work in AppData by @gave92 in #10865
• Feature: Updated translations by @yaira2 in #10822
• Fix: Prevent Visual Studio from stopping when deleting an item by @cinqmilleans in #10597
• Feature: Show notification only when app crashes by @d2dyno1 in #10873

New Contributors

• @FayneAldan made their first contribution in #10819
• @hecksmosis made their first contribution in #10839

Full Changelog: v2.4.8...v2.4.11

v2.4.8

What's Changed

• Optimized drag area by @yaira2 in #10787
• Build(deps): Bump MSTest.TestFramework from 3.0.0 to 3.0.1 by @dependabot in #10786
• Build(deps): Bump MSTest.TestAdapter from 3.0.0 to 3.0.1 by @dependabot in #10785
• Fixed crash that would occur when updating from the store by @puppetsw in #10795
• Fixed an issue where the title was displayed twice in the preview pane by @yaira2 in #10796
• Fixes & improvements for Recent Items by @gave92 in #10760
• Added support for showing pCloud in the cloud drive section by @gave92 in #10801
• Updated translations by @yaira2 in #10769

Full Changelog: v2.4.4...v2.4.8