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License:
Free
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Downloads:
35,152
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP
- Additional Requirements:
No additional requirements
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
December 15, 2008
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Publisher's description of Everything
From voidtools:Everything is a search engine for Windows that replaces the normal Windows search with a much faster one. Unlike Windows search, Everything initially displays every file and folder on your computer. You can type in a search filter to limit what files and folders are displayed. Everything only uses file and folder names and generally takes a few seconds to build its database. 1,000,000 files will take about 1 minute.
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Editor's review of Everything
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- "All of your PC right now"
- Version reviewed: Everything 1.2.0.323b
This small software application bypasses Windows search with a lightning quick interface and real-time results for all of the files and folders in your local hard drive or any subsection of it. The software doesn't do much more than search, but its efficiency, effectiveness, stability, and low system resource usage make it a keeper utility.
The software is split into two main controls: the search box and the results page. When you first run Everything, it will create an index of all the files and folders on your machine. Unless you have millions of files, the index will be created before you know it. Searching is done in real time, as you type--i.e. the search term "rad" returns 379 objects, "radio" returns 160, and "radiohead" returns 71, all instantly.
The results screen can display seven different fields: Name, Path, Size, Last Write Time, Creation Time, Last Access Time, and Attributes. Sorting by any field takes a little longer than searching, but only slows down noticeably when you sort more than 1,000 results.
Everything also lets users connect to HTTP, FTP, or ETP (Everything Transfer Protocol) servers to allow remote searches, but its functionality is mostly singular--searching your local PC very quickly with minimal resources, and it accomplishes that well. If you've never struggled with Windows search before, you might pass Everything by; if your computer is a disorganized mess with files all over the place, Everything might be a wonderful gift.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 111 votes
- My rating: 0 stars Write review
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Version: Everything 1.2.0.323b
"This is a no brainer for computer dummies like me!"
Pros: This is a fast, app that needs little explanation. I had no idea how much junk I had on my laptop. Everybody needs this little program.
Cons: none that i can find!
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Everything 1.2.0.323b
Pros: Within SECONDS, it found all 70,357 files on my computer (even in 'hidden' folders), showed the path and let me access the file directly.
Cons: Nothing really. Maybe some functionality that I haven't thought of yet, but that's not a "con". (omg, love this app)
Summary: It's so perfect (heh, although I've only used it for 15 minutes). Super fast and lightweight (memory- and cpu-wise). Microsoft, eat your heart out! (ew)
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Everything 1.2.0.323b
Pros: So much better than all the other bloated file search engines.
Cons: Doesn't index inside files . But how often do you need that?
Summary: Be a mensch - send the author a few bucks!
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Everything 1.2.0.323b
Pros: Rate is enough
Cons: Rate is enough
Summary: Rate is enough
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Everything 1.2.0.323b
"Fantabulous Application - 7 out of 5 star rating"
Pros: *ULTRA* fast searches. Literally, on my home machine which has OVER 1 MILLION files, it takes *LESS* than a second to find *ANY* file on my machine. It monitors changes to the file system to keep the database up to date. Activate with a hotkey.
Cons: I didn't write it! ;)
Summary: The "million file machine" exists.
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Completed scan. Writing database.
1084500 files found in 35919 folders.
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Initial scan using my utility takes approx 5 minutes, non-cached. A search for *.iso on this machine wi... read more >> - See all 11 user reviews Write review
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