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Support and Feedback / Re: Not all export settings are selected

« on: July 28, 2026, 12:33:53 »

Eh ??

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Support and Feedback / Re: Not all export settings are selected

« on: July 28, 2026, 12:13:56 »

Export is for exporting individual settings. If you want to backup all your settings go to Menu > Help > Backup & restore.

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Support and Feedback / Re: MultiUpdate fail and crash

« on: July 28, 2026, 12:12:56 »

Might be that something is blocking traffic for it. or that it is to old version.   You can try to download portable version of latest version and replace your MulitUpdate.exe in there with that one you have..

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Support and Feedback / Re: modify caption

« on: July 24, 2026, 16:04:40 »

Don't know why it does not work for you..

Only issue with that setting is that if MC is already running when you run the command a new instance is not opened. it only pops to the front.. so that setting need to be off for the parameter to work

Hmm wait it is not -t  it is  -T, upper case T

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Feature Requests and Suggestions / Re: color

« on: July 22, 2026, 09:15:34 »

File tagging is something that are planed for next release.

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Support and Feedback / MOVED: color

« on: July 22, 2026, 09:12:43 »

This topic has been moved to Feature Requests and Suggestions.

https://forum.multicommander.com/forum/index.php?topic=5206.0

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Support and Feedback / Re: modify caption

« on: July 21, 2026, 21:57:12 »

It still works.

Sure you are not running with "Allow only one instance" enabled ?

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Feature Requests and Suggestions / MOVED: modify caption

« on: July 21, 2026, 21:55:21 »

This topic has been moved to Support and Feedback.

https://forum.multicommander.com/forum/index.php?topic=5204.0

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Beta Releases / Re: v16.0 Beta

« on: July 19, 2026, 13:21:34 »

When a tab session is loaded, no focus is set. If you use the Tab key to switch between the panels, the address bar is no longer highlighted, making keyboard-only navigation impossible. Only a mouse click resolves the issue.

This happens with all tab sessions in which more than one tab is saved per panel. The issue does not occur with tab sessions that contain only one tab per panel.

try enable

Explorer Panel Settings → Startup → Delay update on startup until the Explorer Panel is activated

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Support and Feedback / Re: Automatically re-sorts files doesn't work. Bug?

« on: July 18, 2026, 19:54:27 »

OK, I've tried with my config backup restored into fresh MC.
There needs to be sth with configuration. Totally fresh install/portable don't do that, but with my configuration backup restored into them, that problem appears. Even on installed.
 
So, as I asked in the first post - is there any other setting that matters here? I had to overlook something during configuration.

Not that I can think of. So might be some weird none logical conflict between some settings. not sure what that can be

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Support and Feedback / Re: Automatically re-sorts files doesn't work. Bug?

« on: July 18, 2026, 14:06:30 »

I did some testing, results:

1.  issue affects only the portable version (MC 16.x and 15.x, haven't used earlier versions), tested with Windows 11 Home, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro (user account only for the last one); Full installer version works ok with Windows 10/11 Home, didn't try with W10 Pro.

2. turning "Automatically re-sorts files..." on/off with applying, saving, restarting MC in different combinations doesn't help;

3. there is really strange behavior in portable; steps to reproduce:

Open a folder sorted by Name, with setting "Automatically re-sorts files..." checked on.
1. Rename file A to B.
The file does not move to its correct alphabetical position.
After refreshing the panel, the file immediately moves to the correct position (this step isn't necessary, just as a confirmation of alphabetical sorting).
2. Rename the same file B back to A.
Again, it does not move automatically.
3. Repeat the rename (A -> B) on the same file.
Now the file is repositioned automatically without requiring a refresh.

It appears that after the first renaming (A -> B -> A), Multi Commander "learns" how to update that file position correctly. MC "remembers" that file till you rename something else, then it "forgets" auto-sorting for the given file.

No. Can't reproduce that.. works for me. even with refresh portable.
Is it normal filesystem ? network ? it is almost like something is blocking the filesystem change notification from being sent to MC.

If you in Core settings got to log tab and enable

FileSystem log and set LogLevel to "debug / Full"

then restart and press ctrl+L, and select FileSystem Log ,  Right click and select clear.
the do the rename.

I get
2026-07-18 14:05:42.558 [64308] ChangeNotifications - FILE RENAMED, REMOVE OLD : E:\delme\b.log
2026-07-18 14:05:42.563 [103264] FSMonitor : File Added - E:\delme\z.log already exists in cache, No need to rescan
2026-07-18 14:05:44.237 [64308] ChangeNotifications - FILE RENAMED, REMOVE OLD : E:\delme\z.log
2026-07-18 14:05:44.240 [103264] FSMonitor : File Added - E:\delme\a.log already exists in cache, No need to rescan
2026-07-18 14:05:45.757 [64308] ChangeNotifications - FILE RENAMED, REMOVE OLD : E:\delme\a.log
2026-07-18 14:05:45.760 [103264] FSMonitor : File Added - E:\delme\z.log already exists in cache, No need to rescan
2026-07-18 14:05:49.220 [64308] ChangeNotifications - FILE RENAMED, REMOVE OLD : E:\delme\z.log
2026-07-18 14:05:49.226 [103264] FSMonitor : File Added - E:\delme\a.log already exists in cache, No need to rescan
2026-07-18 14:05:52.932 [64308] ChangeNotifications - FILE RENAMED, REMOVE OLD : E:\delme\a.log
2026-07-18 14:05:52.937 [103264] FSMonitor : File Added - E:\delme\g.log already exists in cache, No need to rescan
2026-07-18 14:05:54.461 [64308] ChangeNotifications - FILE RENAMED, REMOVE OLD : E:\delme\g.log
2026-07-18 14:05:54.464 [103264] FSMonitor : File Added - E:\delme\z.log already exists in cache, No need to rescan

So do you get the "ChangeNotifications " items ?

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Support and Feedback / Re: Automatically re-sorts files doesn't work. Bug?

« on: July 17, 2026, 18:28:48 »

Strange. I can't make it not work.
Try turning the option "Automatically re-sort...." Off.. then save setting..  and then turn it back on again and save settings

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Support and Feedback / Re: Automatically re-sorts files doesn't work. Bug?

« on: July 17, 2026, 12:52:04 »

No. it re-sort for me when I rename a file.. You sure you are sorting on name column ? (I made the mistake my self first to not switch to sort by 'name' )
it is normal filesystem. not inside a virtual one like FTP or something ? can you describe how you do the rename (There are many multiple way to do rename in MC) .

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Support and Feedback / Re: Automatically re-sorts files doesn't work. Bug?

« on: July 17, 2026, 11:21:49 »

As much changes that the latest release had I would not be surprised if that broke.  I will check later today

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Support and Feedback / Re: Problem with move

« on: July 15, 2026, 22:26:19 »

Sorry but this is so annoying..  That is kind of important information to provide when talking about move. since Move on same drive is same as Rename.
That is why providing steps to reproduce is important. That would have saved me 2h from trying to find an error when moving on different drives..

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Support and Feedback / Re: Problem with move

« on: July 15, 2026, 22:16:59 »

If you previous post contained all information I needed then I would be able to reproduce it.
Yes. Different locations.. so not same drive..  I can't reproduce any error when moving to different drives, just like before.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Problem with move

« on: July 15, 2026, 21:29:06 »

what error is shown ? what does it say ? what did the log say ? How to reproduce that ?

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Support and Feedback / Re: Problem with move

« on: July 15, 2026, 11:54:14 »

One move issue fix in new version 3195, Not sure if it this issue. Because that was only if moving files on same drive.

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Support and Feedback / Re: 'Delete' dialog box - 'Delete all' question/bug

« on: July 14, 2026, 13:10:19 »

Ahh You start with "Ask" on the Delete protected files.
It probably should only ask once..

The link to the screenshot for the Delete dialog shows "Delete All" for that settings.. okey that what confused me.
Yes if you have Ask and then say Delete All.. it should not ask again... I will check if that really is correct

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Support and Feedback / ** How to report an issue or get help **

« on: July 14, 2026, 13:02:39 »

How to report an issue or get help
Reporting an issue can be difficult. It is not always obvious which information is important or what will help someone understand and reproduce the problem. You do not need to know what caused the issue. Just include as much relevant information as you can.

Many tasks in Multi Commander can be performed in several different ways, and the behavior can depend on your settings, filesystem, and installed extensions. The information below provides guidance on what to include when asking for help or reporting a problem.

Basic information

  Please include:

• Your Multi Commander version.
• Whether you are using the portable edition.
• Your Windows version.
• Whether the problem also occurred in an earlier version, if known.

Describe the problem
 Explain what you were trying to do, what happened, and what you expected to happen.

 The best way to describe an issue is to provide clear steps that someone else can follow to reproduce it. Also mention how you started the operation, for example using a keyboard shortcut, menu, toolbar button, context
  menu, or drag and drop.

 If relevant, mention whether you use Commander-style or Explorer-style keyboard and mouse behavior.

Filesystem and copy/move problems

  For filesystem, copy, move, or delete problems, describe both the source and destination.

  For example:

• Local disk
• network share or NAS
• External or USB drive
• FTP, SFTP, or SCP
• Archive file (Zip, 7Zip, RAR)

  Also include any relevant copy/move settings, such as filters, presets, queues, overwrite options, AutoSort, automatic unpacking, or other plug-ins.
  The approximate number, type, and size of the files can also be important, especially for performance problems.

Other useful details
  Depending on the problem, it may help to include:

• Multi-Rename rules and options.
•   - File Viewer mode and text encoding.
• The active view mode or layout for interface problems.
• Windows display scaling for visual or layout problems.
• The complete error message.
• A screenshot showing the problem.

Application Log

  Check the Application Log to see whether it contains any warnings or errors related to the problem.

  Press Ctrl+L to show or hide the Application Log. The log level can be changed in Core Settings to include more detailed information.

  Include the relevant log entries in your report when possible. Please remove passwords, server addresses, private paths, usernames, or other sensitive information before posting logs or screenshots publicly.

Example Issue Template

Here is an example issue-report template. You do not need to follow it exactly; it is simply a guide to the information that may be helpful. The more relevant details you provide from the start, the easier it will be to understand, reproduce, and resolve the issue


  Multi Commander version:
  Portable edition (yes/no):
  Windows version:

  What were you trying to do?

  How was the action started?
  (keyboard shortcut, menu, button, drag and drop, etc.)

  Source location/device:
  Destination location/device:

  Relevant options, filters, presets, or plug-ins:
  File type, number of files, and approximate size:

  Steps to reproduce:
  1.
  2.
  3.

  Expected result:

  What happened instead?

  Does it happen every time?

  Did it work in an earlier version?

  Error message:

  Relevant Application Log entries:

  Additional information:

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Support and Feedback / Re: 'Delete' dialog box - 'Delete all' question/bug

« on: July 14, 2026, 12:29:00 »

I can't reproduce that

If I set the delete confirm window to "Delete all" for protected files I don't get any dialog.

Can you give me steps on how to reproduce it ? OS version and MC Build version you have .

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Support and Feedback / Re: 'Delete' dialog box - 'Delete all' question/bug

« on: July 14, 2026, 11:25:49 »

There are separate settings for Copy/Move and Delete.

So depends on settings in Core Settings > FileSystem > Copy/Move  and then under "Delete" they can act differently.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Problem with move

« on: July 14, 2026, 07:03:33 »

Sorry Don't know what to look for in them. I don't really know what the issue you have. and what you are doing and the situation and how to reproduce it

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Support and Feedback / Re: Settings with font size > 14 prevents MC from saving explorer panel settings

« on: July 14, 2026, 06:26:10 »

The font size of the menu is actually controlled by windows.. 
You need to change Windows Scaling for that to be larger.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Problem with move

« on: July 13, 2026, 22:59:55 »

Lets keep the issues separate..  move the post to own thread.

what build 3190 ? I can't reproduce any issue doing an abort of move operation.

if I move folder to target panel where we have the same folder, files are moved but folder remains in source panel.

Will check. Move of folder is skipped since it already exists.. so kind of not a bug. But I guess it should be delete anyway.

If there is a lot folders MC is preparing to move operation for a long time and nothing happend. Sometimes there is an error displayed, files are moved but folders remain. There is something wrong with folders operation I'll continue testing.

OK not very specific on what is happening and what the issue is.. So not much to go on..  If you see it again. check fileoperations logs (ctrl+L)