Power File is the replacement for Windows Explorer that you have been looking for. Power File does everything Explorer does and more. Power File combines Explorer with and FTP program and file preview. Features include:
Copy, move, or delete files across multiple directories and drives
Display and select the contents of multiple drives and directories (including the contents of zipped files) Hide or display duplicate files
Manage Zip files like regular folders
Create Zip and self extracting Zip files
Save folders or FTP locations to favorites menu for quick navigation
Associate data files to multiple applications. For example, the data file "MAUI.BMP" can be associated to launch Photoshop, Paintbrush, or Picture Publisher
Split Screen Mode - Two file managers, one toolbar and drive bar
Integrated FTP. Start an FTP session from Power File. Drag and drop files between FTP and local drives Display
Tree Sizes View the contents of files in the preview window
Display graphics thumbnails
Compare Files
Encrypt files Filter files by date, name, and size
Synchronize Directories
DOS Command line