![]() ![]() Really old looking GUI that isn't really intuitive to newcomers. yml is a huge bonus) Some downsides: I had to read the doc to find out how to create and use the index. I can easily add more filetypes too(I do alot of scripting, so adding. Testing searches on the index was hyper fast, previews of the doc loaded very fast too, I was impressed! You can also do "live" search, not using the index, and I have to say it's much faster then windows search too. Maybe as it matures i twill fix those(the pro version seems recent)įilelocator Pro: Fast, did it's scan without slowing down the system, and indexed everything I asked for. Also, it completely froze while I was doing simple searches. The features themselves are very nice, but it did put a toll on the system, cpu and memory wise, while indexing. File content is not indexed, searching content is slow.ĭocfetcher Pro: Java based, so I was wary of resource consumption, and I was right. I confirmed this from their FAQ too:ĭoes Everything search file contents? Yes, "Everything" can search file content with the content: search function. It will go through the file to search the text, but since it's not indexed, it takes a very, very long time. Voidtools Everything: Ultimately, it doesn't index content, and that's something I require. So, I think it's time to see if there are others contenders, thanks for all the replies here :) ![]() You stop paying, you go back to the free version(which is gimped beyond measure) Their live indexing(files changed are detected and reindexed on the spot) was absolutely incredible, but since v6 it does have an impact on regular work, not sure why. As time went on, we lost features(they later added many back as "plug-in" that you have to pay extra for), the single Pro version got split in multiples versions, and it shifted to an annual subscription model. I'd say the seet spot was around v4, it was fast, unobtrusive, and included everything. that's not good), not configurable enough.īack in the day I also tested X1, so I looked at it once more, but at 80$ US/year, it's definitively not for home users anymore.įirst, my system is recent, i5-8400 with 6 core and 32 GB of ram, and one thing I hate is noticing a slowdown while I work because of background tasks, so this is an important point for me, no slowdown.Įvery software I have tested either were free or had a trial version.Ĭopernic Desktop Search Professional: That's the version I have now, and I've used various versions for over 10 years. I tested it once more and it is still too slow, too high on resource(I *KNOW* when it runs. free or reasonable price for personal use.highly configurable so we can add/remove file type, folders etc.Fast indexing of names and content, and light on resource(as is, it shouldn't impact normal work on the PC while it runs).Is there still good software in that category, any recommendations? I was kinda shocked that the CDS market seems almost gone now(or, at least, no one writes about them anymore) It's fast and free.Hi, I've been using the paid version of Copernic Desktop Search for many years, but bugs with PDF indexing and constant price rise, plius the turn to a subscription model, while not really providing new features, is making me look at alternative. This took several hours in our tests, even though the program said it would complete the job in about an hour of computer "idle time." (Google and other local search tools index your drive only when your PC is not in use.) Google Desktop Search is best for Google devotees who want a one-stop shop for local and Web searches. After downloading and installing the 721K setup file, you'll need to wait for Google to index the hard disk. ![]() Installing Google Desktop Search takes just a few minutes, but it may take hours before the program is fully functional. But Google Desktop Search is definitely among the best. Google Desktop Search isn't breaking new ground Copernic Desktop Search, MSN Desktop Toolbar, and Yahoo Desktop Search also find information on your computer in seconds, and all (including Google) are free. How often do you hear, "I Googled this" or "Try Googling that"? Now our favorite Web search engine has gotten more personal, indexing the contents of your computer's local hard drive. ![]()
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