Бесплатная программа Everything предназначена для очень быстрого поиска нужных файлов на компьютере Windows — в отличие от встроенного поиска Windows 11 и Windows 10 она работает быстрее, индексирование почти никак не влияет на ваш HDD или SSD, а сам процесс расходует ресурсы минимально. Отдельная утилита — EverythingToolbar позволяет добавить поиск Everything в панель задач Windows 11 или Windows 10 для еще более удобного доступа к нему.
В этом кратком обзоре — о поиске Everything: загрузке и установке, использовании, возможностях, а также об установке панели EverythingToolbar для более удобного доступа к нему.
Поиск Everything
Скачать последнюю версию поиска Everything на русском языке можно с официального сайта https://www.voidtools.com/ru-ru/downloads/ — доступны как Portable версия, так и установщик для x86 (32-бит) и x64 систем в различных вариантах.
Сама установка каких-либо проблем вызвать не должна, но может вызвать вопросы, касающиеся того, какие пункты выбрать в диалоговом окне мастера установки. Если такие вопросы возникли, рекомендую оставить все значения по умолчанию, для большинства пользователей они будут оптимальными.
После установки по умолчанию значок для запуска Everything будет добавлен в область уведомлений (системный трей) Windows и на рабочий стол, откуда его и можно запускать.
Настройки Everything можно открыть в меню «Сервис» — «Настройки». Из интересных и полезных пунктов, на которые следует обратить внимание в первую очередь:
Очень подробная инструкция по использованию функций поиска Everything на русском языке доступна на официальном сайте: https://www.voidtools.com/ru-ru/support/everything/. Если русский язык не принципиален, может иметь смысл изучить оригинальную англоязычную инструкцию на том же сайте — она ещё более детальна и демонстрирует дополнительные варианты и примеры использования тех или иных возможностей программы.
EverythingToolbar — сторонний проект с открытым исходным кодом, добавляющий поиск Everything в панель задач Windows 11 или Windows 10. Установка состоит из следующих простых шагов:
- Поиск Everything должен быть заранее установлен для работы панели.
- Скачайте и установите последнюю версию EverythingToolbar с GitHub разработчика https://github.com/stnkl/EverythingToolbar/releases
- После установки и запуска откроется окно первоначальной настройки (на английском языке, но сама панель поиска имеет русский язык интерфейса), где вам предложено выполнить несколько действий. Прежде всего — закрепить значок EverythingToolbar на панели задач: достаточно нажать правой кнопкой мыши по значку и выбрать соответствующий пункт контекстного меню. Также панель поиска можно открывать сочетанием клавиш Win+Alt+S.
- При желании — скрыть стандартное поле или кнопку поиска Windows.
- Включить автозапуск Everything Toolbar.
- По завершении настройки вам будет предложено перезапустить проводник.
После того, как всё это сделано, в панели задач у вас будет присутствовать новая кнопка поиска, открывающая панель поиска Everything с тем же функционалом:
Также присутствуют возможности фильтрации результатов поиска, изменения параметров сортировки и дополнительные настройки.
Подводя итог, как сам по себе поиск Everything, так и два инструмента в совокупности — отличное решение для пользователя, который часто использует поиск нужных файлов на компьютере: скорость не сравнима с таковой для стандартного поиска Проводника, а переживать по поводу нагрузки на систему из-за работы индексации Windows не придется.
Everything
для Windows
Everything — бесплатная и простая в использовании программа для быстрого поиска файлов и папок по их имени.
Пользоваться утилитой очень легко — после запуска Everything сканирует ПК и отображает все найденные файлы и каталоги. По мере ввода ключевых слов по которым производится поиск, элементы, которые не соответствуют задаваемым параметрам отсеиваются.
Поиск осуществляется мгновенно, так как индексируются только имена файлов и папок (содержимое не индексируется).
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Отзывы о программе Everything
(ерж про Everything 1.4.1.1024 [01-10-2023]
Замечательный поисковик, использую в портативном (NSIS) варианте. Прост, мал, удобен, быстр. Что ещё надо?
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SAM-SON про Everything 1.4.1.992 [21-11-2020]
При скачивании последней версии 1.4.1.992 блокируется антивирусом сама скачка. Пишет, найден вирус. Установлен Касперский.
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SLON в ответ SAM-SON про Everything 1.4.1.992 [21-11-2020]
Касперский это и есть вирус )
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SAM-SON в ответ SLON про Everything 1.4.1.992 [21-11-2020]
Но с официального сайта скачался без проблем. Следовательно, проблема именно в серверах Софтпортала.
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Андрей про Everything 1.4.1.969 [26-06-2020]
Может кто подскажет каким образом в этой замечательной программе исключить диски (папки) из поиска? Вроде я это делал, а вот забыл как…
Заранее благодарю.
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ВС45 про Everything 1.4.1.935 [09-06-2019]
Наткнулся на информацию о практически ни чем не обнаруживаемый троян Iframe. Ввёл название в поиск Ewerything. Высветились 4 строки. Открывал пути и уничтожал.
До этого получал «заманчивые» почтовые сообщения. Кочевал Iframe у меня из обновления в обновление,много лет. Сменил пароли. Спасибо за Ewerything!
17 | 18 | Ответить
Владимир про Everything 1.4.1.935 [25-05-2019]
Несколько мес. назад установили из интернета Everything-1.4. 1.928.x86.А сегодня перестала работать: якобы неизвестный источник может повредить компьютер… Сам я не разбираюсь в этих вопросах
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Анатолий в ответ Владимир про Everything 1.4.1.1017 [29-07-2022]
Вашу проблему может решить установка portable версии, была похожая проблема установочная версия не хотела работать а portable работает без проблем
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Are you looking for some Windows 11 or 10 advanced file search rather than just using the built-in one? Then, there are some of the best file search tools to get a list of all files available under your Windows My computer drives.
Top Windows 11 advanced file search tools1. Listary- fast file search for Windows 11 or 102. Everything free search tool3. Wise JetSearch- Discover files quickly4. UltraSearch Free5. Lookeen6. GrepWin- Open source Windows file search tool7. Fileseek8. Copernic Desktop Search LiteOther Available search tools
The standard Windows search
Most of the time, when we have to search files in Windows 11 or 10 or earlier versions such as Windows 8 or 7, what do we do? Yes, we open My Computer and use the top right-side search box to find most PC files. Indeed, the features of Windows’ built-in search tool are reasonable and work very well. Yet, in case your Windows 11 or 10 search is not working, or you want some advanced options, some good freeware programs are available to download online. They are not only lightweight, but some offer a portable version, which omits the need for installation. We can use them to find various files based on their format, extension, and more…
Note: We have personally used all the listed tools to search files on Windows 11, 10 or 7 as efficiently as possible.
1. Listary- fast file search for Windows 11 or 10
It is a light tool, just 3.35 MB, with a minimal design and easy-to-handle interface. The tool’s concept is unique: We don’t have to open it every time we search for something. Type the folder or file name, and Listary will automatically catch that and give you the result. You can see Listary’s work in the video below.
The feature that lets users instantly search files using Listarty is known as Disk Search, which allows users to type on Windows Explorer directly.
The program is not limited to files but can also search for and open applications. To activate Listary’s Launch App feature, just press the Ctrl key two times and start typing the name of the software you want to use or a shortcode.
Furthermore, we can search online websites or web pages using various search engines. For example, if you want to search, say “how2shout” then press the CTRL button on the keyboard twice and type – gg how2shout. gg is a keyword that triggers the Google search engine. In the same way for Youtube type – youtube latest song
Apart from the regular installer, the portable version of Listary is available on the official website. Download Listary
Know more– How to search for and delete duplicate files.
2. Everything free search tool
Everything is a free, fast file search tool for Windows 10/8/7 that is lightweight and quick to search all files on your computer. It is available in two forms: regular installation and portable. So, we can use Everything without installing anything on our Windows 10. Unzip the folder, double-click on the setup, and search files across the computer’s installed Hard drives.
After starting, the software begins indexing the files in the background, which helps the user find files without waiting much in the future.
You can adapt everything to your requirements via Settings. Everything is also integrated into the tray area next to the clock. The menu item “Search” allows you to choose the file type you are looking for.
Two convenient features for those who want to access their system files via ETP/FTP or HTTP server. Yes, everything comes with built-in FTP and HTTP servers. We can start them with just one click to access all our system files across the local network.
Further, we can restrict the software from searching files in a particular drive on the PC or extend that to search network folders and removable drives.
If you have sensitive files or folders that you don’t want Everything to index or show in search results, a provision to exclude such items is also available.
Searching for Windows 11 or 10 files using Search/Rgrex Syntax, command line based on category or extension, and more are available.
Download Everything
3. Wise JetSearch- Discover files quickly
Wise JetSearch is another fast file search software for Windows 11, 10, or 7 on our list. It is around 5 MB and has a simple and minimal interface. This software offers only what a person needs, focusing on Quick file searching.
JetSearch integrates a search bar at the top of the window to make things easier for users. It offers a pop-up widget that, by default, is hidden at the top of the display. As we hover our mouse, it appears with a search box.
At the top left, select the storage location or drive you want to search for documents. Enter the search term in the middle and start the search with the “Search” button. You can use the search field to choose the type of document you want. Visit Website
4. UltraSearch Free
UltraSearch is file search software that doesn’t feel like you’re using a third-party tool other than Windows File Explorer. Its interface and icons are similar to those of Windows Explorer, making it easy for users to understand. Thus, anyone can search all Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 files.
In the screenshot below, you can see the familiarity it provides. We can add local and network drives with just one click. The left portion of the search result can be seen to preview files and folders, including other details.
With one click, UltraSearch allows you to copy the path, exclude files from the search, select the types of files you want to search, delete, open, rename, and more.
UltraSearch uses the Master File Table (MFT), which Windows creates by default. We can perform further settings via “Options,” such as defining file groups or expanding the Explorer’s context menu.
Download UltraSearch
5. Lookeen
If your file search for Windows 11 or 10 is not working, Lookeen is another free option. Once the software indexing is done, you can easily find a saved file on your computer’s local and network drives. Of course, this will take some time if you have a large amount of data.
How do you start Indexing in Looken to search files?
The Lookeen interface is quite user-friendly and modern. Anybody could easily understand it. Once you install this folder or file search tool, indexing will not start automatically, and we need to do that manually. Therefore,
- Click on the Index option given on the menu.
- Select the Start button to initiate the file indexing in Looken.
- By default, it only searches the system’s C Drive; thus, go to Options in the menu.
- Click on the Add Store button.
- Select File System Archive.
- Hit the Browse button.
- Select the other drives that content you want to be in Looken search results.
The free version of Looken indexes files in real time and gives a preview of the files (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files) when selected by the user. We can even edit text files directly in the Lookeen preview window. It can index Outlook categories or exclude files based on their extensions.
To save time, we can schedule the Indexing process at our convenience. The software will do that as directed, saving us time and preventing us from manually doing it.
It is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, and Vista. Download Looken
6. GrepWin- Open source Windows file search tool
The GrepWin project is available to download as an installer and a portable option on GitHub. It is open-source, so anybody can use it free of charge. However, this file search tool is slightly advanced, and beginners may need time to learn how it works.
Anyone who has dealt with Windows 11 or 10 file explorer search syntax can easily get used to Grepwin. It is suitable for a comprehensive file search. The tool works with regular expressions and RegEx and can save certain search terms as favorites.
We can limit the search by the file size and date, create back of files, include hidden items, and more… But all from the single Windows design of the software. Get the GrepWin
7. Fileseek
Another powerful free option is to search all Windows and other files and folders on local or network disks. By default, the software will select all the available drives. The Fileseek interface is compact, and every possible element, including file preview, can be accessed immediately.
We can exclude the path or some particular files so they don’t appear in the search results. Size and Data filters can also be used to get accurate results. One thing you should remember for FileSeek is that it will ask you to install other software from the same developer during installation. Simply decline them, and you will only have FileSeek on your system.
Get the FileSeek free version.
8. Copernic Desktop Search Lite
Copernic Desktop is a freemium tool with advanced search options; however, for advanced features, users must go for the paid version. The free version is limited to indexing a maximum of 75,000 files and lacks features such as a search of Outlook emails, Adobe Photoshop Files, e-Books, and more.
Well, the free version is not bad. It has a good interface and can search local, external, and network drives.
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Other Available search tools
So, the above are some of the best search tool options available in the free category. You can search all local and network drives of Windows for various kinds of files and folders. However, apart from them there few more, we haven’t tested them but you can and also lots of websites recommend them. Therefore, here are those to search for files:
- Quick Search
- SearchMyFiles
- Astrogrep
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A free file search tool is exactly what it sounds like—freeware that searches files on your computer. It’s true that there’s already a built-in way to find files in Windows, but many of the tools in this list have dozens more features.
If you’ve always been great at naming and organizing the hundreds or thousands (or more) files on your computer, you might not need one of the programs. On the other hand, if you have files all over the place, across several hard drives, a search tool is a must.
Everything
What We Like
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Fast indexing with instant results.
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Can search across the network.
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Lightweight; ideal for old, slow computers (and new ones).
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Accessible through right-click menu.
What We Don’t Like
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Tons of settings 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.
You can use Everything to search from the Windows right-click context menu and find files across several NTFS drives at once, both internal and external ones.
As you begin searching for files, the results show up instantly — there’s no need to wait or press Enter. Newly added or modified files are added to Everything in real-time, so there’s no need to manually re-index the database. According to their website, this program takes just one second to index around a million files.
There’s a toggle in the settings you can use to exclude any custom, system, or hidden file and folder from search results to narrow down what you’re looking for.
Everything also includes an HTTP and FTP server, so you can access the files of networked computers that also have the program installed.
It would seem the features would stop here, but Everything is even free for commercial use, includes a portable download option, and lets you save searches as bookmarks for easy recall.
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Wise JetSearch
What We Like
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Supports wildcard searches.
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Can search all connected drives at once.
What We Don’t Like
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No search history.
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Can’t 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 on NTFS or FAT drives and supports wildcard search terms for a more flexible search. All connected drives can be searched through at once, including external drives.
Quick search is a small bar that hovers at the top of your screen. You can search from anywhere by just focusing your mouse on it to reveal the search box. Results open in the full program.
Download Wise JetSearch
Duplicate File Finder
What We Like
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Easily and quickly weeds out multiple instances of files.
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Works with all file types.
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Highly customizable searches.
What We Don’t Like
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Comes bundled with other software (but you can opt out).
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No «move» option for duplicate files (just «delete»).
There are lots of programs out there that can search for files, but not all of them are made to find duplicate files. This program from Auslogics, aptly called Duplicate File Finder, does just that.
It’s really easy for a hard drive to become overwhelmed with videos and music since those types of files take up lots of space. It’s also simple to accidentally download music you already have, and if you suspect you’ve done that, or that you have old backups you no longer need, a duplicate file finder can clean up the copies.
This file search program can look for duplicates of all file types, or you can pick just images, audio files, videos, archives, and/or application files.
After you pick the file type to look for, the search criteria page lets you specify some settings to make the search really customized. You can ignore files smaller and/or larger than a certain size, ignore file names and file dates, ignore hidden files, and search for files that have certain words in the file name. All of these settings are optional.
You can also specify what should happen to the duplicates that you delete: send them to the Recycle Bin, store them in the built-in Rescue Center in case you want them again later, or delete them permanently.
When it’s time to delete the files, you can sort the duplicates by name, path, size, and date modified. The program automatically selects one of the duplicates so that deleting is just a couple of buttons away.
Download Duplicate File Finder
Quick Search
What We Like
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Instant search doesn’t require you to hit «Enter.»
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Searches across all attached drives.
What We Don’t Like
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May come bundled with other software.
Quick Search is the free search utility provided by the Glarysoft software company.
Like Everything, listed above, files are indexed quickly and can be searched through using instant search, so you don’t even have to press the Enter key to see them.
When you open Quick Search, a minimized version of the full program is displayed at the bottom of the screen. When you look for files from this search area, the results show in a small popup screen for quick access. You can press the Ctrl key to show/hide the search bar.
Alternatively, open the full program to select a filter option to show just shortcuts, folders, documents, pictures, videos, or music from the results page.
Quick Search indexes files and folders from all attached drives, which means you can traverse all drives to find what you’re looking for.
Download Quick Search
SearchMyFiles
What We Like
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Doesn’t take up much memory.
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Includes duplicate file finder.
What We Don’t Like
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Search results appear in a separate window.
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Barebones interface.
Despite its tiny 100 KB file size, SearchMyFiles is a portable file search utility for Windows that hosts tons of detailed features.
Regular searches are obviously supported, but SearchMyFiles also includes a duplicate file finder to make it easy to remove cloned files.
The following are several search functions you can modify when searching for files: exclude folders, use wildcards to find subdirectories and files, exclude files by extension, exclude files if they don’t contain certain text, search for files larger and/or smaller than a particular size, include/exclude files identified as read-only, hidden, compressed, encrypted, and archived, as well as search by date created/modified/accessed.
SearchMyFiles can also save the criteria of any search so you can easily open it again in the future, export search results to an HTML file, and integrate itself into Windows’ right-click context menu.
Download SearchMyFiles
FileSeek
What We Like
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Enables fairly refined searches.
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Offers even more options through context menu.
What We Don’t Like
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Requires trial of professional version upon installation.
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Can’t export results.
FileSeek offers an exclusion option so you can really narrow down results before even beginning a search. You can also refine the search parameters with date and file size filters.
The advanced search area is where you can enable case sensitivity, disable searching in subfolders, and more.
FileSeek can be installed as a regular program or downloaded in a portable form.
Download FileSeek
During setup, FileSeek requires a trial of the professional version to be enabled. You can revert to the free version from the program settings else it will automatically take over after 30 days.
UltraSearch
What We Like
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Allows highly specific searches.
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Accesses NTFS drives without first indexing for extremely fast searches.
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Offers an exclude filter.
What We Don’t Like
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Searches only local disks.
Another free file and folder search tool is called UltraSearch, which features instant search, context menu integration, and an exclude filter.
The exclude filter lets you dismiss files by name, path, and parent folder using wildcards or specific text/phrases.
UltraSearch is really quick and can sort tons of results by details like last modified date or file size in nearly an instant — much quicker than some of the other programs in this list.
You can get this as a portable program in a ZIP file or install it as you would regular software.
Download UltraSearch
LAN Search Pro
SoftPerfect Research
What We Like
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Searches all devices in network.
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Runs smoothly and reliably.
What We Don’t Like
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Doesn’t officially support Windows 10.
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It’s discontinued.
As the name suggests, LAN Search Pro is a file search program that searches for files over the network instead of on local hard drives.
Any networked computer that you have login credentials for can be searched with LAN Search Pro. There’s a section in the program to store credentials in case you’re not a system administrator on the networked computers.
Depending on the download link you choose, it can be installed like a regular application or downloaded and used as a portable program.
Download LAN Search Pro
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