Pros
Once it indexes your docs, it finds what you need in a split scond. I've used it for about 10 years and have been very happy with it the entire time. The zip file does contain "locate32.exe". You need to unzip the files, ensure you can see all file types and click on locate32.exe to start the program. Then you have to create your database (this takes some time) and set your settings the way you like it (such as, use space as separator for searches). I normally create a shortcut to locate32.exe so I can easily start it. No more worries where my file might be!
Cons
It is no longer maintained by the author. Some have said it will not update the database autormatically, but I saw an option "Scheduled updates" in it. I never used this option since I like doing it manually when I know I need it.
Summary
In general, it is not as automatic as some modern-day programs and may require getting used to it, but it does its job better than anything else I've found.
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Pros
0, zero, nada.
Cons
Doesn't even install. Wasted my time, spoiled my mood, and damaged CNET's reputation.
Summary
Can I say "crap" here?
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Pros
Don't know. The others say it's good, but I can't tell.
Cons
No executable file, just a collection of program parts that don't (for me) open to do anything. All of the files that LOOK like they would open a program don't.
Summary
See #4 above.
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Pros
Works great, doesn't get in my way, has the functionality I need.
Cons
No cons...
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Pros
Who knows? I refuse to install software without an executable install program.
Cons
Let's see...to start out, there is no proper installation program so this thing just comes with a zip file for the user to put the files in the right places. There is no detailed installation documentation. Secondly this program does not have (that I can tell) any time initiated way of keeping the data updated.
Summary
This is a toolkit, not a product.
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Reply by Ir-Comm18 on April 3, 2018
I would say this is odd because I've installed this on at least a dozen computers over the years of using it (and have been moving from computer to computer and installing it on others' computers). Up through Win 10 it always worked for me. Clicking on locate32.exe file opens a program window where you can update the default database or create a new one and then use it to search for files. No installation required: it does not affect any other program, you can compare it to present-day Portable versions.
Reply by standuncan on October 27, 2014
I agree. I couldn't figure out how to install it. The instructions were bare bones and seemed to apply to an earlier version of windows. I can't tell if it's a good product or not because I couldn't figure out how to open it after I'd unzipped it. The two "application" (exe) files didn't open anything or take me anywhere.
Pros
very fast,saves time and reduce the stress,
really good for numerous file management,
i am worried as the rating 5 is low
Cons
not able to find
Summary
more than excellent
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Very fast searching. You do have to keep the database updated, but in my tests, database updates in about 5 seconds. Text searching will obviously take longer, but this utility is ideal for finding files as opposed to text.
Cons
No cons found yet.
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