A Windows file browser with whole-PC search built on the NTFS master file table, recursive folder
sizes shown the way file sizes are, tabs and split panes, and a fully themed interface.
Moves, renames and deletes are undoable, and deleting holds items aside rather than erasing them.
Publisher’s description
What is BertBrowser?
BertBrowser is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows from Rob Walsh. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.3.3, released on October 17, 2026. 5 versions are listed since July 16, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Project description on GitHub: “A fast and memory-efficient Windows file browser with instant global search”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: BertBrowser is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BertBrowser safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A414620F224CD89597136E0017C13E76E3A88A5CE84FF75299E0C65A295677BF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.3Latest | October 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.1.3 | August 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.1.2 | August 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.1.1 | August 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.0 | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RobWalsh.BertBrowser -eBertBrowser-win-Setup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Rob Walsh
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/robgwalsh/bertbrowser
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.3.3
- Released
- October 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- RobWalsh.BertBrowser
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Frequently asked questions
Is BertBrowser free?
Yes. BertBrowser is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is BertBrowser safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install BertBrowser with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can BertBrowser be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does BertBrowser support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does BertBrowser run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of BertBrowser?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 16, 2026.
Can I use BertBrowser without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to BertBrowser?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Files - Stable, Open-Shell and Total Commander. The alternatives page compares them.
