Today we are releasing Files Preview v3.9.3 for users of the preview version. New users can get started from our download page. Additionally, you can help support the project by purchasing Files on the Microsoft Store or sponsoring us on GitHub. Your support is greatly appreciated but entirely optional.
Changes
Drag & drop to clone git repositories
We’ve added a new feature that lets users drag and drop GitHub URLs directly into Files. Upon dropping a URL, a confirmation prompt is displayed asking if the user wants to clone the repository to their device. The cloning progress can be tracked in the Status Center. This feature is also available as a standalone action in the Command Palette and can also assigned a custom keyboard shortcut in settings.
Compare file hashes
Support for comparing hashes has been added to the Hashes Properties page. Users can now paste known hashes or use the “Compare File” button to quickly calculate and compare the hash of another file with the currently selected file.
Moved settings button to the left hand sidebar
We moved the settings button from the address bar to the left-hand sidebar. We recognize that this change may take some time for users to get used to, however this change is necessary to prepare for upcoming design updates.
OneDrive storage details
OneDrive storage details are now available in the Properties window within Files. Please note, this feature is currently supported only on Windows 23H2.
View status while installing fonts
We added an indicator to the Status Center that’s displayed while installing fonts. We also updated the icon for the install font action on the toolbar.
Fixes
Themes
- Fixed issue where the “What’s new” dialog sometimes used the wrong theme.
Icons
- Fixed issue where the icon for “developer tools” didn’t display properly on Windows 10.
Conclusion
As always, we appreciate your feedback and suggestions on how we improve Files. You can reach us on Discord and on GitHub.
Thank you for using Files! 😊
Download Files Preview from the Microsoft Store | Sponsor us on GitHub