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What is FileXaminer?

FileXaminer is an award winning "Get Info" application. FileXaminer allows you to modify file and folder attributes that the Finder cannot, such as type/creator info, UNIX permissions, and much more. FileXaminer is powerful and easy to use – making it the best "Get Info" application for Mac OS X.

Try FileXaminer, and let us know what you think. FileXaminer's feature list includes:
FileXaminer eliminates the need to use Terminal, and makes changing attributes on files and folders a breeze.

User Comments

"Among the myriad utilities that help you edit file information and permissions, FileXaminer has always stood out."
-Dan Frakes Macworld Magazine (September 2005)
"I am very impressed with its user friendliness. Excellent piece of software."
-Johnny Luu
"Many thanks for FileXaminer - This tool helps me out 20 times a day, not many OSX tools you can say that about."
-Alexander Lawrence
"FileXaminer is a useful tool I keep coming back to. It does more and costs less."
-Peter Sichel, Chief Engineer and Founder of Sustainable Softworks
"FileXaminer 1.0 is currently the best "Get Info" application for Mac OS X"
-osxguide.com Review

"Yes, it's great! Just LOVE it! 6 stars!"
-Jac Lundqvist

"This is a "must-have" utility."
-http://www.macfixit.com/

"Much better than Bare Bones' Super Get Info and $10 less."
-sjonke on Versiontracker

"This is a much better product than Super Get Info (from Bare Bones) and it's cheaper..."
-- Roy Marquez

Featured Books

Books in which FileXaminer is reviewed or mentioned.
Some books may also include FileXaminer on included media.

Take Control of Permissions in Leopard
by Brian Tanaka
Macworld Mac Basics Superguide
by Macworld Magazine
Mac OS X Power Tools
by Dan Frakes
Handpicked Software for Mac OS X: The Best New Freeware, Shareware, and Commerical Software for Mac OS X
by Robert Ellis
Dr. Mac : The OS X Files
by Bob Levitus
Click on book icon for more information.

Awards and Reviews

FileXaminer was chosen as one of Macworld's favorite bargain apps for enhancing, repairing OS X





FileXaminer Received a 5 out of 5 mouse rating in the September 2005 Issue of Macworld Magazine.

FileXaminer received the honor of being badged one of the Top 50 utilities for Mac OS X

FileXaminer Received a 4.5 out of 5 mouse rating in the May 2003 Issue of Macworld Magazine.

MacFixIt awarded FileXaminer (formerly Get Info) a "Silver Award" for troubleshooting software in the MacFixIt Toolbox Awards 2001!

Read what osxguide.com had to say about FileXaminer by clicking here!

Mac OS X Privilege Overview

Click here to see an overview of Mac OS X privileges.

System Requirements



Requires Mac OS X v10.2 or later.

Release Notes

1To use services via menu or Finder context menu, you must activate them in the Keyboard system preference pane.
2If you wish to see Apple users/groups, perform the following terminal command
defaults write com.gideonsoftworks.filexaminer "FeX_SHOW_APPLE_U&G" 1
3We've noticed FileXaminers competitors have been dropping like flies. Most are dead, others are MIA with no planned updates. We'd like to offer users of these products the opportunity to upgrade to FileXaminer. If you'd like to take advantage of this go ahead and use the web store to purchase the FileXaminer Competitive upgrade product.

Download

Click here to download FileXaminer for Mac OS X Snow Leopard.
Users running older versions of Mac OS X should Click here

Purchasing

FileXaminer is Shareware and costs $10.00 USD.
Click the rocket to purchase using esellerate.
Save money and purchase four of our award winning programs in the Gideon Desktop Bundle. The Bundle includes Dock-It, FileXaminer, Snard, Snippet Monkey and xBack for one low price.

Note to registered users of v1.x : Users of v1.x will have to purchase a new license to use v2.x ( after the free demo period ). Registered users should use the web store and purchase the FileXaminer v1.6 to v2.0 upgrade product.

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