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Thunar, alternative Linux à Windows File Explorer

Mis à jour le 27 octobre 2026

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Thunar is a good replacement for Windows File Explorer if you're using Xfce or prefer a lightweight, fast file manager. It handles basic file operations reliably—browse, copy, move, rename, delete—and supports drag-and-drop and keyboard navigation. While it lacks some advanced features like integrated full-text search or cloud sync, its simplicity and low resource use make it ideal for older hardware or minimal setups. Users coming from Windows will find the core workflow familiar, though some polish and conveniences are missing.

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Licence: GPL-2.0
Prix: Gratuit
Dernière version: 4.20.10
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Installer Thunar

Ce qui fonctionne pareil

Both allow browsing local and external drives with clear directory navigation
Support drag-and-drop for copying and moving files
Offer thumbnail previews for images and media files
Enable quick renaming, deletion, and folder creation
Provide customizable sidebar bookmarks and locations

Ce qui change

Thunar lacks built-in full-text search; requires a plugin or external tool
No native integration with cloud storage like OneDrive
Fewer visual effects and animations compared to Windows File Explorer
Root actions require policykit or separate terminal use, not built-in 'Run as administrator'
Plugin system needed to match some advanced features

Ouvrir vos fichiers Windows File Explorer

Thunar opens and manages the same file types as Windows File Explorer—documents, archives, media, and system files—without issue. It reads NTFS, FAT, and exFAT drives commonly used on Windows systems. You can extract and create ZIP and other archives directly. However, Thunar doesn't natively handle .lnk files or Windows shortcuts, but this rarely affects usability. File permissions on Linux differ from Windows ACLs, but basic read/write operations translate cleanly.

Passer de Windows File Explorer à Thunar, étape par étape

Install Thunar using your distro's package manager (e.g., sudo apt install thunar)
Connect and mount external drives; they auto-appear in the sidebar
Use the 'Edit' menu to enable dual-pane view via the 'Thunar Dual Pane' plugin if desired
Install thunar-archive-plugin for built-in archive support
Set Thunar as default file manager if not using Xfce

Fonctionnalités clés de Thunar

Interface de navigation de fichiers rapide et légère
Prise en charge intégrée du montage et du démontage de disques
Vues personnalisables avec modes liste, icônes et compactes
Prise en charge de plugins pour des fonctionnalités supplémentaires comme la recherche de fichiers
Navigation basée sur le clavier pour les utilisateurs avancés
Capacité à créer et gérer des archives directement
Empreinte mémoire faible par rapport aux gestionnaires de fichiers plus lourds
Intégration avec les paramètres de l’environnement de bureau Xfce