PowerDesk Pro 7

Hasta La Vista, Windows Explorer!

PowerDesk Pro 7 is a simple, fast, and fun way to organize and manage files, digital photos, MP3 music files, and web images on your PC.

In just one, two, or three clicks, PowerDesk Pro 7 lets you customize your PC to an incredible degree: move, copy, zip, label, color code, search, view, prioritize, convert, and use your files exactly the way you want to.

Microsoft has nothing on this full-featured file manager. After just a couple minutes of use, it'll become crystal clear that PowerDesk Pro 7 has got far more features and functionality than Windows Explorer ever even dreamed of.

Breathe new life into your Windows computing experience! Give PowerDesk Pro 7 a try today.

Written by Roger Thomasson

PowerDesk Pro 7 Includes 6 Powerful Utilities:

FTP: Access PowerDesk FTP in an easy-to-use, drag-and-drop interface that lets you view FTP sites as though they were ordinary folders. Connecting to them is just a click away!
Sync Manager: Quickly compare and synchronize the contents of two folders.
Size Manager™: Shows you where and how the space on each of your drives is being used. Efficiently manage storage space on your drives!
Dialog Helper: Enhances Open and Save dialog boxes by adding list selections for previously opened files and previously opened folders. Provides a file viewer pane that supports over 150 file formats.
Archive Manager: Easily compress and expand files from over 30 popular compression formats. View within many archives to see the entire list of files. Selectively extract from archived files!
File Finder: Quickly locate files through searches by almost any criteria, including keyword, file type, size, or date range. See the "hits" displayed in a single-line reference. Even search inside Zip files and archives!

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Key Features:

Dual pane operation: Makes it easy to drag and drop files between different folders and drives.
Layout Manager: Save complete layouts under single click icons or add these layout icons to your desktop.
Add Notes to Your Files: With a right-click of the mouse, you can add notes to help organize your files. Displayed in a mouse-over window or details view, these notes can remind you of what's in a file without even having to open it!
Customize Your File Folders with Color: Easily customize and prioritize your file folders with eight distinct colors.
MP3 Collection Management: Create and control playlist files for portable MP3 devices as well as multimedia applications.
File Viewer: Want to open the right file the first time without having to guess and open multiple files? Improved file preview options allow users to view the contents of a file in a preview pane or as a thumbnail image.

Reviews & Testimonials:

“Long ago, PowerDesk officially landed a permanent spot on my short list of must-have software. Avanquest seals the deal with PowerDesk Pro 6, the most fun you can have being productive on your computer. This one is excellent in every imaginable way."”- Columbia Daily Tribune Business Section, July 2006
“25 best Utilities for Maximum Performance.”- PC Upgrade Magazine, July 2004
“PowerDesk Pro is the smoothest and most powerful file manager we've seen.”- PC Magazine, June 2003
“Stronger Search/Find features, the ability to create self-extracting .zip files, and image conversion ends this one-sided fight quickly.”- Laptop, April 2004

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16 Comments for PowerDesk Pro 7

Feb 12 2010 3:02pm

Laurie Nelson (Visitor)
I discovered PowerDesk Pro several years ago and wouldn't use anyting else--until now (version 7). As soon as it came out, I upgraded to v. 7. But then I started having problems (mostly with the display) and emailed support for help. Turns out they don't support Vista 64-bit. If I had known that, I wouldn't have upgraded.

Notice that the Reviews & Testimonials (above) are from 2006 & earlier. If you don't have a 64-bit computer & don't expect to get one, then this is a great app.
Feb 15 2010 6:55pm

Jack Stern (Visitor)
I just purchased PowerDesk 7 with the $29.95 rebate, but when I go to the rebate link, I get the following message:

The link supplied to you is either invalid or the rebate has been discontinued. If you feel you have received this message in error, contact the manufacturer of the product for which you received this rebate.

Please advise.

Jack Stern
Feb 15 2010 7:26pm

Paula Carlsen (Avanquest Software Vendor)
Jack,

We are looking into this now and will get you the correct link Our apologies.
Feb 16 2010 6:27am

Tom D (Visitor)
I was a long time user of PowerDesk Pro from versions 4 through 7 when it first came out, purchasing several licenses and updates. At one time PD Pro was the best multi-pane file explorer replacement around. Somewhere along the way, the license was locked down to the point that I couldn't even reinstall the application after reinstalling the OS on the same computer. An online license check claimed it was "already in use on another computer". I never got an answer to a support inquiry, and the online knowledge base is virtually useless. With no support for 64-bit computers, its obvious this great little program is now an afterthought. As mentioned above, if you're still on a 32-bit platform, its a good deal, especially at $10. Just don't expect support, and know you'll only be able to install it once. Otherwise, take a look at the freeware alternatives as there are some good ones out there.
Feb 16 2010 10:27am

Jason Foodman (Rising Star)
Jack,

This turned out to be a problem between the integration of the systems being used, it's been corrected. We apologize for the inconvenience. I will e-mail you directly in just a moment with the correct link to use.

Sincerely,
Jason Foodman
RebateDelivery.com
Feb 16 2010 5:54pm

Joe Adinolf (Visitor)
I have used PowerDesk since version 1--it came on a floppy disk and as I recall, I paid fifty bucks for it. I even have the manual for it.

I did beta testing on a couple of the early versions- Fix-It utilities, too. Back then they gave us a free copy for doing the testing.

I have used all versions from 1 thru 7. They just get better.

Still using both programs and couldn't get along without them.
Feb 17 2010 8:40am

Not Zippy (Visitor)
When they build a version for windows 7 x64 I'll be looking forward to it, until then ...
Feb 17 2010 11:03am

Hazen Hoffpauir (Bright Spark)
Ditto on the windows 7 x64
Feb 19 2010 5:02am

Michael Crosson (Bright Spark)
I had the same experience as Tom D. Although I had been a paying customer for many years, PowerDesk now "phones home" each time it starts to verify the serial number. I installed the application on my desktop and two laptops (after one died) and Avanquest blacklisted my legitimate serial number. Now the program does not work on ANY of my computers. Until Avanquest adopts a more reasonable licensing scheme I do not recommend purchasing this product. There are free or low cost alternatives from other publishers who are more consumer friendly.
Mar 21 2010 12:16am

Oleh Weres (Visitor)
Same experience as Michael Crosson above.
I bought & installed PD-Pro 7 on 2 computers. Worked fine for awhile, then stopped working, saying same serial number installed on another computer.

I uninstalled both computers, purged all mention from registry, and tried reinstalling on one of them. No dice; refuses to work.

So, if Avanquest corrects this and allows me to reinstall PD-Pro7 on one computer, I will buy another legal copy. If not, O will look for another file manager, and will also switch from System Suite to the IOLO competing product when comes time to renew antivirus.
Mar 30 2010 4:15am

Cameron Gay (Rising Star)
I have also had a problem when I un-installed and then reinstalled on another machine.
Pity a great product has such poor customer service. I have got version 7 on one machine and would buy additional; copies if they allowed a upgrade/multiple purchase discount.
Have switched to XY Explorer http://www.xyplorer.com/ Not quite as good as PowerDesk but MUCH easier to deal with
Jun 9 2010 11:14pm

Larry Michaels (Visitor)
I got a new computer and want to transfer the license for Powerdesk Pro 8.0 from the old machine to the new. How do I do that? I installed PD 8.0 on the new machine and when I run it I get a message that the same serial number is in use on another computer.

Thanks.
Jun 10 2010 9:59am

Paula Carlsen (Avanquest Software Vendor)
Larry,

Please email me at pcarlsen@avanquest.com and I'll get you license key issue taken care of.

Thanks.

Paula
Jun 11 2010 4:26pm

Cameron Gay (Rising Star)
I see that AVANQUEST have responded. I had the same problem and was given the same advice. This was 5 days ago. So far no further actions or response.

A far better option would be to "de-activate" the software if it is properly uninstalled .

Hopefully they will do this some time soon.

Cameron
Jun 12 2010 6:14pm

Cameron Gay (Rising Star)
Thanks

I am happy to report that I was advised by Avanquest that my serial number had been reset about 20 minutes after my previous post.

I really like PowerDesk having used it for the past 12 years or so. Now that I know that the serial can be reset my confidence in the product is restored.

Avanquest have a great product in PowerDesk - all that's required now is to tweak the customer service so that it's at the same level.

Step 1 - explain the process in the FAQs
step 2 - automate the revalidation process to take the stress off the customer service guys and gals

Regards

Cameron
Jun 24 2010 2:10pm

Michael Crosson (Bright Spark)
"Have switched to XY Explorer http://www.xyplorer.com/ Not quite as good as PowerDesk but MUCH easier to deal with ..."

I have done the same thing as Cameron. I believe I took advantage of a deal on XYplorer I saw here on Bits du Jour. I am simply not going to buy individual licenses for all my computers of PowerDesk. I am only one person and there is no possibility other people are using the program at the same time. We live in an age where people have multiple computers -- home, office, laptop, notebook. It's not reasonable to require licenses for all of them. Fortunately, many software publishers recognize this reality.

A free alternative is FreeCommander. Like XY, it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of PowerDesk, but it's quite capable, easy to use and you can't beat the price!