RELEASE INFO

Thank you very much for installing Ultimate File Manager! The project was born out of the need to create a tool that will make working on the computer easier. The tool, that will allow you to perform any task in a simple and thoughtful way. The tool, that will be consistent and modern. The tool, that will look how I want and do what I want. I hope it suits You as well. It is thanks to You that I have continued to develop this project, despite many obstacles. I learned a lot, spent thousands of hours to make it better. Thank you for your trust and choosing my software. I sincerely hope (and maybe even sure) that Ultimate File Manager serves you well in all tasks (from the simplest to the most complex). I hope, dear user, that you could have completed each task faster and better by focusing on doing your job, not the tool.

If you have any comments, suggestions for changes or found any problem, please notify me. Maybe you know some interesting and functional plugin? Maybe you would like me to implement some functionality? Do not hesistate - Ultimate File Manager is for You! Together we can make this project even better.

Today I am presenting you the most recent and most polished edition of Ultimate File Manager project. I spent A LOT OF TIME fixing bugs I found and enhancing existing functionalities. UFM 12.5 is the version that completes the process of switching to 64-bit architecture.

Latest releases (from the 12.x line) introduced many fixes and improvements as well as fundamental changes. However, I did not avoid mistakes, including several serious ones (but only those who do nothing make no mistakes - and you have to know that I am alone, with negligible financial support and limited free time). More important changes required a new installation (so-called clean installation), instead of updating the already installed project files (this is also the case with the current version). If you have a problem with uninstalling UFM older version, you can always do it manually). I hope that all serious problems have been finally eliminated.

Ultimate File Manager project is free and always will be! It is created with passion and commitment - for You. I hope it serves you and does what it is supposed to do. It is created in my free time. I do spend a lot of time trying to make it better (it cost me also my own financial resources).

IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT PLEASE MAKE A DONATION! WITHOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT - ANY AMOUNT OF SUPPORT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Ultimate File Manager 12.5 adds long-awaited support for Russian language. Thanks to our translator, all Russian-speaking users of our favorite File Manager can use it in their own language, without compromise. I would like to thank all translators for their contribution to the development of the project. For the opportunity to make the project available in their native language for many of You.

This release of Ultimate File Manager also brings an update to Total Commander and Multi Commander File Managers. File Manager is the heart and most important application of UFM, which connects all the others and allows you to manage your files in a convenient and quick way.

• Total Commander 11.51 introduces many changes and functionalities and fixes found bugs. More information can be found on the official website of the manufacturer in the release bulletin
• Multi Commander 15.1 (Build 3074) introduces many changes and functionalities and fixes found bugs. More information can be found on the official website of the manufacturer in the release bulletin

I am still working on UFM System Manager application. It is still in early stage of development and requires a lot of work - it allows you (for now without GUI) to run Windows OS tools and services and selected tool packages from external vendors (e.g. Microsoft Sysinternals Suite).

External applications and Plugins of Total Commander File Manager have been updated to the latest versions.

CHANGELOG

UFM Basic Usage Statistics for 2023 and 2024 are also available. Ultimate File Manager project statistics are based on anonymous data reported by the UFM installer during installation on user's disk. These are basic data about the installation, on the basis of which the direction of further development of the project is determined.

Ultimate File Manager support Portable and Normal Installation (integration with system). Normal installation is performed in the context of the current user. The project files have been separated into two directories, depending on their purpose.

• Executable files directory (%ProgramFiles%\UFM)
  • BIN Directory - UFM project binary (exe) files
  • LIB Directory - UFM project library (dll) files
  • Executable files - UFM project internal applications files
  • Text files - license file, log file and directory settings file
• User files directory (%LocalAppData%\UFM)
  • APPS Directory - UFM project external applications files
  • CACHE Directory - cache image files
  • LOG Directory - installatioin log files
  • MC Directory - Multi Commander file manager files
  • TC Directory - Total Commander file manager files
  • TEMPLATES Directory - Templates files (UFM Directory Manager)
  • LANG Directory - UFM project language files
  • DATA Directory - UFM data files (Clipboard)
  • Configuration files - UFM installer and internal applications configuration files

By default, project execution files are installed in the C:\Program Files\UFM directory, and all other files that require data saving are installed in the user's local directory C:\Users\User_Name\AppData\Local\UFM.

Ultimate File Manager portable installation copies all files into one directory (the directory must have permission to write files). The default installation directory is C:\Users\User_Name\Desktop\UFM. Portable installation does not interfere with the operating system (does not create shortcuts, links, etc.).

Ultimate File Manager installation process is simple and hassle-free thanks to a well-thought-out and modern installer. However, if you encounter any problems with uninstalling UFM (e.g. you delete some files or something does not work), you can always uninstall UFM by manually deleting the appropriate files. To do this, you need to:

• Delete the appropriate key in the Windows registry
  • Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\UFM

  System registry is a database that Windows operating system uses to store information about the configuration of your computer. Be extremely careful when modifying the system registry. One incorrect change can cause the operating system to malfunction!

• Unregister UFM Shell Extension library (UFMShell.dll)

  The Windows Shell Extension Library requires unregistering from the system (if previously registered) using regsvr32. To do this, open the Windows console and type the following command. Use the appropriate path to the library (default path is used in the example).

  • regsvr32 /u "C:\Program Files\UFM\LIB\UFMShell.dll"

• Delete Installation and Data directories
  • C:\Program Files\UFM
  • C:\Users\User_Name\AppData\Local\UFM

Of course, we are talking about Normal Installation - in case of Portable Installation, simply delete the directory with the UFM files.

Ultimate File Manager only supports Windows systems in 64-bit architecture. Most processors today are made in 64-bit architecture (compatible with 32-bit architecture), and new computers are sold with 64-bit operating systems. The Ultimate File Manager usage statistics also show marginal use of the 32-bit version.

But what does a 64-bit system actually mean. What benefits does it bring and what does it change?

Basically, Ultimate File Manager can only be installed on the latest Windows operating systems. This refers to Windows 10 and Windows 11. All other systems are not supported and are not recommended (although you can still install Ultimate File Manager on Windows Vista/7/8x).

Abandoning the 32-bit architecture required a lot of changes and work. The result is optimized code, a much smaller installer size, and overall faster performance (at least in theory). A special NSIS build that supports 64-bit was used to build the UFM installer. All 64-bit internal UFM applications are written and compiled in the Embarcadero Delphi Community Edition development environment. Most external applications distributed with the Ultimate File Manager are 64-bit (only some of them are still 32-bit, and unfortunately this will not change).