Immersive Explorer is a third party Windows Explorer replacement that is designed with the Windows 8 aesthetic in mind.
It's surprising that Microsoft didn't include a Windows 8 inspired Windows Explorer in its most recently operating system. No worries though, as developer, Julien Manici, has taken it upon himself to create Immersive Explorer.
There is no need to install Immersive Explorer as its more of a proof of concept than something you'll want to actually use to manage your files. While you can browse your files using Immersive Explorer, there are very limited editing options and it isn't nearly as robust as the default Windows Explorer in Windows 8.
Although Immersive Explorer is a proof of concept, performance is still very snappy and it makes for a very visual browsing experience for your files. There are times that Immersive Explorer will pop out to Windows Explorer, making the experience a bit jarring. Funny enough, there's no integration with the touch interface of Windows 8, only the desktop mode.
Immersive Explorer is not going to be a replacement file manager by any stretch of the imagintion. Instead, it proves what Microsoft could and should have done with the Windows 8 Explorer for its touch interface.
Recent changes- Added a temporary icon for the exe file
- Fixed a compilation issue that prevented the app from working on 32bit systems
Review last updated: 03/08/12
Pros- Looks like a native Windows 8 file explorer
- Shows useful drive information at home screen
- Taylored for touch
- Window permanently behind others
- Still relies on Windows Explorer
- Limited interaction with files
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