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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.
Publisher's Description
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.
Version 1.2.1.371 added title customization, NOT operator, special case wildcards, and includes other improvements and bug fixes.
What's new in this version: Version 1.2.1.371 added title customization, NOT operator, special case wildcards, and includes other improvements and bug fixes.
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"Stunningly fast indexing"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
As you type into the interface, the program locates the key words. It is so much quicker than Windows
Cons
May not give you other search options as does Windows. Nonetheless, this is a small price to pay for celerity of action
Summary
Nothing should be condemned if it is free. This is a very useful tool indeed
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"Best Search Program Ever!"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
This is the fastest best way to search your computer for anything.
It is extremely fast and highly reliable If Everything can't find it, it is not on your system!Cons
For some reason my computer won't allow it to load automatically. I have to grant permission every time I turn the system on???
Summary
This is the best!
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"Do not install this software from this site."
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
I have used Everything for almost a year and it worked very fast and accurately.
Cons
When it stopped responding I downloaded again from CNet to reinstall. This new file contained a program which was installed automatically called, "Free Ride Games". I was careful and installed manually. Free Ride Games installed in two locations and is proving very difficult to remove. It appears to be write protected.
Summary
Something is wrong at CNet Download. I have always trusted this site but now I don't know.
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"its perfect search system on computer"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
its its perect search system on computer
Cons
its perfect search system on computer
Summary
its perect search system on computer
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"Light, superfast but primitive"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
very light, no time needed for indexing
Cons
doesn't cover removable drive
too primitive, no advance search features as a per date, size etc
cannot do thumbnail viewSummary
worth it.
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"It really works, Search Everything easily and quickly"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
Simply, it finds files and anything else, amazing nothing MS offers does anything like this search.
Cons
I haven't found one. Sometimes when WMP loses a file I have to search by date... if Search Everything does that, I have not learned how (WMP will lose the name of a file then not allow me to rerecord it, baffling, showing it already copied, sigh)
Summary
A fantastic software for finding anything and Everything!
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"You will be sorry"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
None this is garbage. Shame on you CNet
Cons
Did not finish the download. every piece of garbage spyware, trojans, and virus' is included with this download. Stay far, far away!
Summary
I have been informed by the owner of this software that is plaqued with malware from the www.download.com website. the owner ask asked that it be removed from cnet, but they do not comply. If you want this software, download from somewhere else
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"Full of Malware and Trojans"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
None. Worst junk ever. Please remove CNET
Cons
Full of Virues, malware, and trojans.
Summary
Do not use it will corrupt your machine. It got past my upto date virus and maleware protection.
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"Really, really good, but with one caveat."
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
Amazingly simple, fast, and efficient. Works like a charm.
Cons
I'm a little perplexed by this utility requiring approval to run each time you sign into Windows. It requires just a single mouse click to authorize running the program, but it seems there ought to be a way to make the program work without the system asking for approval every time it's started. I adjusted all the settings I know how to control, but none of the changes I made seemed to have an effect. My system still asks for approval each time this program starts.
Summary
I've used this utility for about a week and for the most part, I'm very, very pleased. However, the one issue I have with it is the need to approve running it each time it's started after signing into Windows. Other than that, I would have given EVERYTHING CNet's five-star rating.
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"GET THIS NOW. Free app that blows away the competition."
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
ABSURDLY fast
Simplistic, highly functional GUI
Easily filter entire search by given criteria
Easily sort those ABSURDLY fast results by parameters if desired
Advanced users may want to tweak this or that, but this thing so fantastic right out of the gates.Cons
none; any nit-pick I could offer is simply obliterated by the usefulness of this amazing program.
Summary
This is not just my favorite search app, but probably my favorite app of all time. It blows my mind that a tiny program written by one man and offered for free can be unmatched by anything else available. Please don't mistake my high praise for hyperbole - it's just that fantastic of a program. You've got to give this app a try.
