Shell Tools

"Shell Tools" by "Moon Software" is a versatile addition to the System Utilities category, particularly under System Optimization, designed to streamline tasks in Windows Explorer. The latest version, "2.5", ensures users benefit from enhanced functionalities such as resizing images, installing/uninstalling fonts, copying file paths and sizes, and showing hidden files directly from the right-click menu. This free offering, identified as Freeware, shows its prowess with a relatively modest file size of "2.6 MB" and supports a wide range of operating systems, including "Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11".

For those accustomed to older releases, previous versions like "2.0", "1.1", and "1.0" also remain available, though the current "ShellTools.exe" incorporates significant improvements and bug fixes. The concept behind "Shell Tools" is to enhance the user's file management experience by introducing useful commands to the context menu, including commands based on specific file types, such as copying a file's name or showing hidden files, something that the default Windows file manager lacks.

However, the implementation might seem lackluster to some users. The varying commands based on file extensions can introduce a degree of confusion, and there are missed opportunities like the addition of more comprehensive Explorer tweaks. Overall, "Shell Tools" is a commendable effort by "Moon Software" to enhance basic Windows functionalities, although it may not meet all expectations in terms of the breadth of features.

Pros:

• Comprehensive enhancement of Windows Explorer's right-click menu.
• Small file size (2.6 MB) makes it easy to download and install.
• Free to use, classified under Freeware.

Cons:

• The feature implementation can be confusing due to varying commands for different file types.
• Lack of some advanced file management features.

You may want to check out more software, such as ShellTools, Free IP Tools or Open Disk CleanUp Tools, which might be similar to Shell Tools.