CNET Editors' review
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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4.5 starsout of 179 votes
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Current version:
4.5 starsout of 65 votes
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"Surprised by it's search"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
I recommend this program.
Cons
Stick to operating system recommended.
Summary
Try it on your pc and see if this is compatible.
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"Wonderful Application!!!"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
The program finds what you need in seconds!
Cons
The program doesn't work with FAT system, only with NTFS. And it doesn't search a word within files.
Summary
Astonishing program!!!
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"Brilliant!"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
Now Google DesktopCouldn't possibly faster! Simplicity itself to install
Cons
What I really miss is the Google Desktop feature of tapping the control button twice to get the search bar and that doesn't appear to be available on Everything. The other thing I regret is the absence of being able to also search the web as I could do with G Dktop.
Summary
I have used Google Desktop for years and when I just tried to reinstall it I was horrified to discover that it is no longer available. If you try and download it from this site you get an error message although it shows several hundred downloads this week! odd!.. This is great but lacks the richness and flexibility of Google Desktop (see cons)
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"Bestest Desktop Search App"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
Extremely fast and instant search of any file.
Does not use much CPU or RAM.Cons
No cons at all..
Summary
The best application to search all kind of files in your computer. Bullet speed searching and far better than built-in windows search. A must install on all the computers.
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"Best Desktop Search!"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
Very fast at scanning the drives to create its database.
Simple to use.
Instant search results.
Really LOW RAM and resources.Cons
None of the things I have read other users saying, to me are just not the case. Resource hog? No way!!! Slow down your PC? Nope!! Sometimes it can use some CPU but I am talking perhaps 10 percent of one core on an average quad core or dual core 2g cpu system. hardly noticeable. Hardly noticeable on my 3.00 P4 HT CPU.
I can't understand the resource hog complaint at all...Summary
Everytime I install windows on anyone's PC, including all of my own, I install this fine piece of software.
You cannot find a faster desktop searcher and one that is so low on resources! That is one of the best things for me as I use it on two older PC's that are crippled by many other programs that do the same thing as Everything, just not quite as good...too much resource usage usually but not Everything, it's cool.
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"has saved me hours of time looking for files"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
I use it almost everyday
Cons
will help in looking for files, but doesn't search inside files for key words
Summary
Until something better comes along, this is one of my favorite utilities
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"Very usefull"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
Very usefull
Cons
nothing bad to say
Summary
Its a very usefull software. If you have a lot of files on your HDD you must use it
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"you must have it"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
you must have it
Cons
you must have it
Summary
you must have it
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"You must have this software"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
You must have this software
Cons
You must have this software
Summary
You must have this software
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"Fastest search software for Windows in the world"
Version: Everything 1.2.1.371
Pros
It does waht it says: Instant search on NFTS volumes.
Cons
Just one developer working on the project when he has free time.
Summary
Sincerely. You have to try this program. Just configure what drives to index and let's find your files instantly.
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