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Clover

Wings for your Windows Explorer!

Clover is an extension of the Windows Explorer, to add multi-tab functionality similar to Google Chrome browser. After Clover is installed, you will be able to open multiple folders in tabs within the same window, and you can also be able to add.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Proprietary

Application type

Alerts

  • Bundleware
  • Discontinued

Platforms

  • Windows  Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/10
  • Windows Explorer
Bundleware

Since version 3.1.0, the program contains adwares, as reported on Reddit and VirusTotal. https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/4uqswo/new_version_of_clover_out_310_tabbed_windows/d96tkpy/

Discontinued

Last update (Clover Beta 3.5.4) on April 14, 2020: http://en.ejie.me/blog.html

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Features

  1.  Tabbed interface
  2.  Multiple Browser Tabs
  3.  Tabbed browsing
  4. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
  5.  GUI Designer
  6.  Tab Stacking
  7.  IT Asset Management
  8.  Chrome-like
  9.  Bookmarks
  10.  Windows-explorer

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Comments and Reviews

   
Comment summary: Clover provides aesthetic, Chrome-style tab browsing for Windows File Explorer, with positive feedback on its simplicity and utility. However, users report frequent crashes and stability issues, especially on Windows 10. Concerns about adware and data collection have arisen, particularly with newer versions introducing a VIP option and connections to Chinese servers. While it offers useful features like middle-mouse-button tab management, users have faced uninstallation challenges and consider alternatives like QTTabBar.
Top Positive Comment
dinosw
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If you prefer to use Windows File Explorer, but at the same time find that you are in dire need of tabs, then Clover is probably your best choice. Some people around the web say that Clover contains malware, which it doesn't. It does however (as already mentioned) contain bundleware, so make sure to pay attention when installing Clover (I'd recommend installing Unchecky as it automatically un-clicks offers in installers).

[Edited by dinosw, October 08]

Top Negative Comment
Lehuga ntaps
1

Completely garbage app, it connects to Chinese server right away and not just one but 7 servers It'll collect your data and tampered windows system Trust me, it's not worth it

anti_canada_ranger
0

Used it extensively on Win7. Simple with a UI that matches instead of looking fossil-adjacent, numerous settings with a bit of configurability. Was sometime in 2014 when it changed hands and the updater became mandarin and started to make connections to servers overseas.

Guest
2

I used Clover for years but had to uninstall because of the adware now. Plus all uninstall instructions are not in English. I'll find something better without spam and adware.

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Guest
1

Easy and simple. The best part is it always integrate new window to a existing tab which I QTTaBar can't

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RemovedUser
0

really love clover the tabs are amazing

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Clemens_Ratte_Polle
2

WARNING! Not possible to uninstall Clover!! :( Windows Explorer will be replaced with no request! >:( My solution to get rid of Clover: Download systemexplorer.net: Uninstall the "Clover Tab Explorer" as BHO Browser Helper Object: Search for Clover under autoruns. Also with Autoruns by Sysinternals and Glary Utilities.

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What is Clover?

Wings for your Windows Explorer!

Clover is an extension of the Windows Explorer, to add multi-tab functionality similar to Google Chrome browser. After Clover is installed, you will be able to open multiple folders in tabs within the same window, and you can also be able to add folder bookmarks.

Note: If you're starting Clover with a bunch of previously opened tabs, so don't be hurry for some first seconds 'cause it can freeze. Also be aware to delete some files if you use Ctrl-D hothey for bookmarking a folder 'coz the same hotkey you can set for deleting without prompt if you unchecked "Show recycle confirmation" in Explorer (or Shift-Del).

Malware Warning Information: Exercise due diligence, but understand that the required behaviour of this application will trigger some anti-malware engines which look for suspicious behavior, such as tampering with Windows Explorer. You may see warnings on this site or from your own software. Review them, but watch for 'trojan.generic' or 'gen.trojan.heuristic' types of identifiers from antivirus engines, which denote that the file does not necessarily contain identifiable harmful code, but exhibits a potentially unwanted behaviour, which is expected and desirable in most cases. Understand however, that this doesn't mean this download cannot become unsafe, infected with real malware, like other software, so read the warnings from your scanning engines to be sure.

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