FileLocator Pro for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffJuly 22, 2015

Despite our best intentions, most of us don't do a great job of keeping the contents of our computers well-organized. And usually this isn't a problem, until we're trying to find something. That one file....And we're pretty sure it had that one word in it....And we could have sworn it was in My Documents....But it seems to have vanished into thin air. Before you declare your missing file a victim of mysterious deletion, try FileLocator Pro. This powerful search utility has weapons in its arsenal that the standard Windows search can only dream of.

FileLocator Pro's interface isn't fancy, and that's a good thing; it's plain, intuitive, and easy to navigate. The major search parameters are arranged in tabs. There are the usual features--search by location, document type, text within the document, etc.--but FileLocator Pro has plenty of other search options. You can specify date ranges during which the file was created, modified, and last accessed, search within compressed and archived files, and use Boolean search options and file hashing. The program is easy enough for novices to use, but with the more-advanced features that experienced users will expect. In fact, the program can be set to regular or expert mode, allowing easily confused new users to hide the more complex features. The program's Help file is well-written and thorough. Overall, we think FileLocator Pro is a great choice for anyone who needs a powerful search tool.

FileLocator Pro has a 30-day trial period. It installs politely but leaves a folder behind upon removal. We recommend this program to all users.

FileLocator Pro for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 22, 2015

Latest update: July 22, 2015

Version: 7.5-build-2104

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2003
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows 8
Windows 10
Windows Server

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 7,744

Downloads Last Week: 7

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User Reviews

3.8/5

5 User Votes

Could not function without this!
LanaCaroleDecember 9, 2015
Pros
Easy to use. Boolean functions are great. With the file list function I can upload a couple of lists to my db server and create custom compares and diffs. I'm sure there are more, haven't had time to explore the other options.
Cons
Haven't found any yet.
Summary
I use this software daily and don't know how I ever got along without it. We have numerous applications strewn across multiple servers and none of them have good "housekeeping" functions built in, so the files just keep building up over the years. MS just can't handle the types of searches we need to do across them without choking. Wish they would develop a companion product (or maybe they have?) that would aid in automatic file aging/archiving.
Super fast, non-indexing search. I use it every day.
kevinsubraMay 3, 2013
Pros
FileLocator Pro is what I use for all searching. It doesn't bog down my system with indexing or indexing files. I search as needed, and it finds everything within the parameters I set. I will not use the different invasive indexing apps. Instead, I like the ever-ready FileLocator Pro. I've used it for years, and will continue to do so.
Cons
You don't get "instant" results that programs that constantly index (but you don't get the overhead either). It's pricey for a utility.
Summary
Worth the money. Indispensable.
free trial expired on 1st use march 24, 2011
ohmtailMarch 24, 2011
Pros
looked forward to using a script to detect long filenames
Cons
no free trial when started right after download
Summary
will need to uninstall
Very quick, mostly easy to use
tomshotcashFebruary 4, 2011
Pros
I've used this product many times and have mostly found it useful. The speed of searching is very good, which is why I like it.
Cons
Can't think of any serious cons.
Summary
Useful product; like to use it when necessary.
First class professionally written program.
crisocoDecember 12, 2008
Pros
Searches practically every standard extension file. Can customise everything to suit. Quick to search. Does not hog resources. No problems downloading or installing. Helpful support. Comprehensive help files.
Cons
Very little that I have found so far. Upgrades after the first year are chargeable but at reduced rate. It opens up an image file in a default viewer (MS Picture Manager).
Summary
Searches within zip files. Searches within Excel zipped files. Searches within Excel text boxes which Copernic and other major search engines will not do. Shows the search text result and text either side. Click the text result and it opens up its own viewer for the full detail. Click the file and it will open up the original file. Agent Ransack is the freeware lite version of this program but does not have the functionality that this program offers. I have looked at all the download.com desktop search programs and this is the only one that I can confidently recommend. XYplorer Free version 5.55 comes a close second but it does not highlight the result and is not able to locate the position of the text within the file. However XYplorer has its own internal viewer for image files.

Developer’s Description

Search and find information and related data on your PC.

FileLocator Pro allows you to search your computer for all your important data. You can search for ZIP, RAR and CAB files as well as for PDFs, Word documents and more. Also perform searches in your LAN/WAN network drives.