Everything
Fast indexing with instant results.
Can search across the web connection.
Lightweight; ideal for old, slow computers (and new ones).
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Accessible through right-click menu.
Tons of controls that can be overwhelming to consider.
Everything has been my favorite file search tool for years.
It has a super clean program interface that supports tons of awesome features.
As you begin searching for files, the results show upinstantly there’s no need to wait or pressEnter.
According to their website, this program takes just one second to index around a million files.
Wise JetSearch
Supports wildcard searches.
Can search all connected drives at once.
Cant search across networks.
Wise JetSearch is a free file search utility that can search for files on any attached drive in Windows.
It can search for files onNTFSorFATdrives and supports wildcard search terms for a more flexible search.
All connected drives can be searched through at once, includingexternal drives.
Quick search is a small bar that hovers at the top of your screen.
Results open in the full program.
Duplicate File Finder
Easily and quickly weeds out multiple instances of files.
Works with all file types.
Comes bundled with other software (but it’s possible for you to opt out).
No “move” option for duplicate files (just “delete”).
This program from Auslogics, aptly called Duplicate File Finder, does just that.
All of these configs are optional.
The program automatically selects one of the duplicates so that deleting is just a couple of buttons away.
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Quick Search
Instant search doesn’t require you to hit “Enter.”
Searches across all attached drives.
May come bundled with other software.
Quick Search is the free search utility provided by the Glarysoft software company.
you might press theCtrlkey to show/hide the search bar.
SearchMyFiles
Doesnt take up much memory.
Includes duplicate file finder.
Search results appear in a separate window.
FileSeek
Enables fairly refined searches.
Offers even more options through context menu.
Requires trial of professional version upon installation.
you might also refine the search parameters with date and file size filters.
FileSeek can be installed as a regular program or downloaded in a portable form.
During setup, FileSeek requires a trial of the professional version to be enabled.
UltraSearch
Allows highly specific searches.
Accesses NTFS drives without first indexing for extremely fast searches.
Offers an exclude filter.
Searches only local disks.
LAN Search Pro
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Searches all devices in web connection.
Runs smoothly and reliably.
Doesn’t officially support Windows 10.
Any networked computer that you have login credentials for can be searched with LAN Search Pro.
