It may not be able to track file changes in real-time, but you can always rescan MFT to manually update data.Īpart from MFT based search, you can use filters, create search patterns, use data type to look for files and sort the results using different factors. This allows it to let you immediately start a search without having the need to index data first. UltraSearch scans MFT (Master File Table) of your drive partition to look for data instead of indexing everything in your PC.

It also indexes Windows settings and native programs.

Something I didn’t find in any of the other tools in this list.

Listary free version is only available for personal use, you should upgrade to pro version if you want to use it in a business environment or want more control.Īlso, Listray is able to list Windows settings and programs in the search results as well. Some of its other features include keyboard shortcuts, option to add filters, create executable commands and assign shortcuts to them, recent files and complete file history.įurthermore, it also has many themes to customize its interface. You can create keywords to directly search inside online websites, such as 'fb' to directly search in Facebook search. You can also press Ctrl key twice to bring up the search bar anywhere and start searching. When you’re inside Windows file explorer, just start typing what you need and the results will start appearing in real-time. Listary is basically a file explorer assistant that focuses on making you productive. It also has some other handy features, like the ability to sort data using different factors, search for specific types of files, open files from its interface and bookmark files/folder to quickly access them later. The results are updated in real-time just as you start typing and there is no delay in displaying them. It only lets you search for files and folders using their name, but this allows it to be fast and it can quickly index PC data in just a few seconds (about 8-10 seconds in my case).

It may not be loaded with tons of features, but it does a great job of finding files and folders quickly. My personal favorite, Everything is astonishingly light, fast and easy to use search tool for Windows. Read Also: 8 Handy Windows Built-in Tools You Might Not Know About Everything Below we have listed 10 of the best alternatives to Windows Search feature. If the built-in search feature isn’t cutting it, then you can customize your Windows 10 by installing awesome third-party Windows search tools. However, it also comes with its own drawbacks, for example, it doesn’t search contents of a file and can be really slow as well. Windows Search features is a handy tool to easily find what you are looking for in your system.

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