When comparing Instant File Find vs Copernic Desktop Search, the Slant community recommends Copernic Desktop Search for most people. In the question“What are the best Windows tools for finding files?” Copernic Desktop Search is ranked 11th while Instant File Find is ranked 13th. The most important reason people chose Copernic Desktop Search is:
Reliably indexes and searches huge Outlook message stores (10GB or more). You can then filter by to/from, folder, content string, etc.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Can save an index for for later use
If you want to index a NAS that is not always online, you can do it once, save the database, and load it as and when needed.
Pro So fast
Pro Low CPU usage
Pro Instant!
Pro Even includes Outlook .PST files
Reliably indexes and searches huge Outlook message stores (10GB or more). You can then filter by to/from, folder, content string, etc.
Pro Searches content, not just names
Cons
Con No result ranking
Despite allegedly being on the cusp of offering a ranking of the search result (since v.4.0), as of 7.0 this fundamental feature is still lacking.
Con Annual subscription
Since the launch of its 7.0 version, you now have to buy an annual subscription to use the software.