Freeware file system explorer that I’ve just found highly recommended by reviewers:
FreeCommander: http://www.freecommander.com/fc_shots_en.htm
And a review of several alternatives to the Windows Explorer:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-file-manager.htm
I’m trying the FreeCommander now, so I can’t recommend it yet.
It shows that Microsoft got it wrong just like the missing Start button when other companies create replacements and they make them better.