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Beta Releases / Re: MC V17 Early Access PREVIEW

« Last post by Mathias (Author) on September 09, 2026, 07:53:11 »

I found some bugs in V17:
(1) Cannot right click the File Column Header to select "Customize Columns" (plus rest of the custom options for this right-click menu don't trigger (just opens standard Right-click menu)). Maybe this isn't implemented yet ?
(2) Selecting "Dark Color Theme" doesn't work (so no dark skinned Aliases/ UDC/ Settings or Toolbar) for me (I selected Explorer Look & Feel maybe that's why) —works on my V16.2 though.
(3) I tried making a Filter Rule to highlight a Folder in Red background color, the same as I do in V16.2, but it didn't display it, the Color Filter Rule (made both a Filter Rule and Color Rules Editor entry.) "Full Filename 'Is' Logs (File Matching), Standard-Path 'Is' C:\Users\dell\Downloads\Logs (Plugin Extended Properties)" Oops Color Filters is indeed working, sorry —made a mistake in entering the correct path !
(4) The "Keyboard Shortcut Customization" dialog box is a little too big for my screen (the height (1366x768)), I suspect it's not showing the "Save" button, but if there is no such button, then this is Okay. I was unable to change the shortcut of "Parent Folder (Go Up)" from "Back" to "Alt+Up Arrowkey".

Tested on Win 10.

1. ? What issue do you get,, I find no issue with right click on column header and select customize columns .. "just opens standard Right-click menu"  You mean the shell context menu ?
2.  I run it in dark mode all the time.. even more dialog support darkmode then before. how do you switch. what is happening ? any error in app log ?
4. Yes dialog is large. Hmm need to present lots of information in that dialog. I see if I can squeeze it a bit..

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Beta Releases / Re: MC V17 Early Access PREVIEW

« Last post by total_annihilation00 on September 09, 2026, 04:59:24 »

V17 Bug Report

(1) Right-clicking the File Column Header does not open the "Customize Columns" context menu, nor do other options in this menu trigger; only the default right-click menu appears. Possibly not implemented yet?

(2) The "Dark Color Theme" option has no effect; aliases, UDC, settings, and toolbar remain in light mode. I selected "Explorer Look & Feel" — this was working as expected in V16.2.

(3) Created a filter rule to highlight folders with a red background (similar to V16.2). Initially, rule did not display correctly. After verifying, color filters are functioning properly—my earlier issue was due to an incorrect path entry ("C:\Users\dell\Downloads\Logs"). Correct path works as intended.

(4) The "Keyboard Shortcut Customization" dialog is too large (height-wise) for my 1366x768 display, likely hiding the "Save" button. If no "Save" button exists, this is acceptable. Additionally, I couldn't assign "Alt+Up Arrow" to the "Parent Folder (Go Up)" shortcut, which is expected since the current shortcut is "Back."

Tested on Win 10.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Bug:Unchk 'Show hidden Files and Folders'/Unchk 'Show system files and folders'

« Last post by JBG2963 on September 07, 2026, 22:43:54 »

You should not need to exit for the settings to save.. it should save directly when the settings is change.
   Correct. The settings do save directly when settings is changed.

That what I trying to understand if it save it or not then.
   Yes. They did save.

When exit.. it also save if needed.
  This too works. When I exit, Multi Commander minimizes.

When MC is in tray and you exit. MC is normally not closed, just minimized. so no save is done then
   When I click the 'X' in Multi Commander; MC minimizes [as expected]; and MC is in the system tray and when I right-click the MC icon [see screenshot], I select 'Close Multi Commander'; MC flashes on the screen and closes [as expected], but the settings seem to reset then.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Bug:Unchk 'Show hidden Files and Folders'/Unchk 'Show system files and folders'

« Last post by Mathias (Author) on September 07, 2026, 22:29:34 »

You should not need to exit for the settings to save.. it should save directly when the settings is change.  That what I trying to understand if it save it or not then.
When exit.. it also save if needed.

When MC is in tray and you exit. MC is normally not closed, just minimized. so no save is done then, but a save is done when settings are saved.

I can't replicate any issue.. it work even if I exit from the tray if it is active.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Bug:Unchk 'Show hidden Files and Folders'/Unchk 'Show system files and folders'

« Last post by JBG2963 on September 07, 2026, 21:57:03 »

So when you change the settings.. did it save it first and then cleared it one exit  ?
  YES. You must exit via the system tray icon.

Or did it not save it at all when you pressed apply (or clicked on the toolbar to toggle it)
 It did save when I pressed apply or clicked on the toolbar to toggle it, but the problem here is the file explorer pane always shows the hidden system files and folders. See screenshot.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Bug:Unchk 'Show hidden Files and Folders'/Unchk 'Show system files and folders'

« Last post by Mathias (Author) on September 07, 2026, 21:38:27 »

So when you change the settings.. did it save it first and then cleared it one exit  ?
Or did it not save it at all when you pressed apply (or clicked on the toolbar to toggle it)

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Support and Feedback / Re: Bug:Unchk 'Show hidden Files and Folders'/Unchk 'Show system files and folders'

« Last post by JBG2963 on September 07, 2026, 21:01:43 »

Thank you for your reply. I re-tested what I reported originally and was able to re-create the problem. See screenshot.

I only had one instance of Multi Commander open. When open, it appears the problem happens when I exit Multi Commander then close Multi Commander from the system tray. It does work correctly if you only exit Multi Commander and NOT close Multi Commander in the system tray.

Please advise.

Thank you.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Bug:Unchk 'Show hidden Files and Folders'/Unchk 'Show system files and folders'

« Last post by Mathias (Author) on September 07, 2026, 07:00:55 »

I can't replicate that.
the settings is save and use when I start again for me.

You can also toggle that setting from the toolbar via the "Eye on folder" icon" ,

When you press Apply it should save the new config file.. You can check if they are actually saved. If you got multiple instances running.. Maybe you have made some change in another instance, Then that instance will also save its settings when it exists and it can then overwrite the other settings. Bust first thing to make sure is that when you press save/apply. that the settings really was saved..  Check Ctrl+L in App Log for error after save..  Menu > Help > Go to >  Config Folder., And see if ExplorerPanel.xml was updated
The file should have this.. 1 on , 0 off

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<ShowHidden value="1"/>
<ShowSystem value="1"/>

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Support and Feedback / Re: File Column Header Width Still Resizing Unexpectedly

« Last post by total_annihilation00 on September 07, 2026, 06:54:22 »

The file view UI component has been completely rewritten for v17, so the issue may already be resolved.
However, since the new component was modeled after the old architecture, the bug might still persist. If that's the case, then I will address it there, provided I can replicate the error.

Alright, will do !

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Support and Feedback / Bug:Unchk 'Show hidden Files and Folders'/Unchk 'Show system files and folders'

« Last post by JBG2963 on September 06, 2026, 23:27:06 »

Problem: When the two options 'Show hidden Files and Folders' and 'Show system files and folders' are not checked, the hidden and system files and folders still display.

Steps taken:
  1.  Under 'Explorer Panel Settings', I searched for system under the display tab.
  2.  I then checked the two options -  'Show hidden files and folders' and 'Show system files and folders'; the hidden and system files and folders were displayed, as expected.
  3.  I then unchecked the two options and the hidden and system files and folders did not display, as expected.
  4.  I then exited Multi Commander; right-click icon in the system tray.
  5.  I then ran Multi Commander again; the two options 'Show hidden files and folders' and 'Show system files and folders' are not checked, as expected, but the hidden and system files and folders still displayed, which is incorrect.

Please advise.

Thank you.