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What are the best file search utilities for Windows 7?

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Everything
Feb 26, 2018
Listary
Feb 20, 2018
MythicSoft FileLocator Pro
Feb 26, 2018
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Aug 15, 2017
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Everything

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FridSun
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Quick file indexing

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FridSun
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Quick searching

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FridSun
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Clean and simple user interface

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FridSun
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Minimal resource usage

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FridSun
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Real-time updating

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FridSun
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Small installation file

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FridSun
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Share files with others easily

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Paolo
NeighborlyMalingee
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Only searches file names, not within files

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Listary

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Leo
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Search as you type everywhere

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You can start typing on the desktop or any folders and it'll just search for you.
WhiteLilac
Leo
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It's also a launcher

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Once you find the file you need, you can launch it or use custom actions.
Leo
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Supports other explorers

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It supports not only Windows Explorer but also XYplorer, Directory Opus, Total Commander and all the other explorer alternatives.
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MythicSoft FileLocator Pro

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Paolo
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Powerful

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Good range of search capabilities.
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LeoTM
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Search within files

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LeoTM
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Free and open source

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Andris Pelcbergs
LeoTM
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Quick indexing

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The database file size for a 300 GB hard disk is around 30 MB.
LeoTM
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Super lightweight

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Portable (1.26 MB)
Andris Pelcbergs
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Fast searches

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Searches are performed from a database of indexed files and folders instead of directly from the hard-drive, making them faster.
LeoTM
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Backup settings

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LeoTM
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Remembers searches

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Can also export to file
LeoTM
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Define keyboard shortcuts

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LeoTM
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Filter searches

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By name, file extensions, location, size, date and more.
LeoTM
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Customise search databases

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Drives and folders
LeoTM
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Regexp support

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Andris Pelcbergs
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Console program for accessing and updating the database

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Andris Pelcbergs
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Functionality to find text or data in files is in a primitive state

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