The Quad-Directory-Explorer makes your files and folders easy to manage, either installed or as a Portable Windows program as an alternative Freeware to Windows File Explorer.
Publisher’s description
What is Q-Dir?
Q-Dir by SoftwareOK is free Windows software in the file managers & search category. It ranks 38th by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 1.1 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 160,418 times. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Files - Stable.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Small download (1.1 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Q-Dir is a free file managers & search tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Q-Dir safe to download?
- The file is served by softwareok.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B83447C37A688B60DBF40D410219233AE9CE8DA98A0678DBC9DC3DF2C349755B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.82Latest | October 24, 2026 | 1.1 MB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SoftwareOK.Q-Dir -echoco install qdir -yscoop install extras/q-dirQ-Dir_Installer_x64.zip -install /silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SoftwareOK
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 12.82
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 160,418
- Website
- softwareok.com
- winget ID
- SoftwareOK.Q-Dir
- Chocolatey package
- qdir
- Scoop package
- extras/q-dir
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Q-Dir free?
Yes. Q-Dir is free to use.
Is Q-Dir safe to download?
The download comes from softwareok.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 Q-Dir 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 Q-Dir be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Q-Dir run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Q-Dir without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Q-Dir?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Files - Stable, Open-Shell and Total Commander. The alternatives page compares them.
