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FileSearchy Pro

Search for Files in Real Time

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Platforms: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

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Ever try to find a file thinking you could pull it up quickly, then spend hours of lost productivity searching every possible (and not so likely) folder location for it? Say goodbye to living in the land of low efficiency, and hello to today’s discount software promotion, FileSearchy Pro!

FileSearchy Pro is an outstanding file search utility that lets you search the contents of your computer in real time by file name. With support for multiple file formats, FileSearchy Pro is perfect for your needs, no matter what field you’re in. And if you’re fond of searching for particular text strings in files, you’ll be happy to know that FileSearchy Pro highlights the search string in both file names and contents. Plus, you can skip binary files if you know you’re looking for text. Want to get fancy? Search for multiple strings, or use an exclude string to omit certain things. Use tabs to compare multiple searches against each other.

How quickly does FileSearchy Pro get the job done? Would you believe less than one second? It’s because the program does a quick indexing of your drive, maintaining a lightweight database of all files. No reaching out to a cloud or remote server, it’s all right there in the innards of your machine!

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tekkos FileSearchy works very well.
I needed to find "content inside files" to replace dozens of bad paths, because i moved old programs, all these paths were not updated.

FileSearchy found everything in all kinds of extensions in some minutes.
I could correct dozens of paths effectively
i got fast the sensation to make a professional job.
(All filters in the settings should be checked otherwise it finds less content)

a great Well Done for the author. this is a very productive program
a must-have jewel. i recommend.

Jan 18 2014 at 4:03am Copy Link

Peter Dr Could you please explain what you mean by a "light" database? And how many resources are needed to create and maintain the database?

Thank you.

Jan 19 2014 at 10:09am Copy Link

Maxim Mogilevsky FileSearchy Pro creates a database that caches only file names and not full contents of files. This makes it "lightweight" in terms of consumed disk space and processor time. Programs with full-text database (like Google Desktop) will often consume much more disk space and are likely to noticeably slow down your computer. For a computer with 1 millions files, FileSearchy creates a database with size around 50 MB.
Maintenance (update) of the database occurs automatically when files are created, moved or deleted. I can't tell exact numbers, but i can say that it needs very little processor resources. The database is updated when FileSearchy Pro is running. If the program is not running it will automatically detect new files on next start, so it doesn't miss anything.

Midlinesoft - Jan 19 2014 at 12:46pm Copy Link

Chris What is your discounted price for updates beyond 12 months?

Thanks.....

Jan 20 2014 at 12:16am Copy Link

Maxim Mogilevsky 50% of a normal price.

Midlinesoft - Jan 20 2014 at 12:52am Copy Link

Ela S. What is the difference in features between this PRO version and the FREE version?

Jan 20 2014 at 5:06am Copy Link

Maxim Mogilevsky Pro version contains the following additional features:
- Filter results by file type (document, picture, executable etc).
- Export results in a file.
Also licensing is different:
- Free is only for personal use.
- Pro version for both personal and commercial use.
Difference is described here: http://www.filesearchy.com/features

Midlinesoft - Jan 20 2014 at 5:43am Copy Link

Peter Dr Thank you Maxim for your detailed reply concerning the database. If FileSearchy creates an index of file-names only, how cat it be that " it also allows searching by content string" as described on your website? By the way, in testing its searches on file-names, it is very fast and rather complete.

Peter

Jan 20 2014 at 6:28am Copy Link

Maxim Mogilevsky When searching by a content string, FileSearchy reads file contents directly (without using the database).

Midlinesoft - Jan 20 2014 at 6:48am Copy Link

Faisal Humayun I generally use the very fine "Search Everything" (free) by Voidtools. I've also tried FileSeek Pro, File Locater Pro, and Copernic.
Search Everything was my go to tool particularly since the search results start populating as soon as you start typing (ajax style). But, it had one big drawback. Each time I launch it, it forces the user to wait until it refreshes its db index first. Given almost 3Tb, its about a solid minute of waiting until its search ready.

Filesearchy Pro just bested Search Everything, and by proxy, everyone else in terms of its rapid start and immediate search results. It's NOT real-time in the same way as search everything, but that's OK, the search results are lightning fast.

Incredibly sharp algo, coding, and dev.

Confirmed customer here as soon as the deal goes live.

Jan 20 2014 at 4:55pm Copy Link

Chris Hello again. I installed the free version to check it out before I decided if I wanted to purchase or not.
I can't do a single search. Every time I start typing something into the search area it crashes.

"File search utility has stopped working
A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will
dose the program and notify you if a solution is available."

I have Windows 7 64 bit system. Does it run on 64 bit systems? Is there a different installer file I need to download and install for 64 bit systems?

Thanks.....

Jan 20 2014 at 11:57pm Copy Link

Maxim Mogilevsky Yes, it supports Windows 7 64 bit.
I've sent you an e-mail to request more details. If there is some problem in the application we will fix it ASAP.

Midlinesoft - Jan 21 2014 at 12:20am Copy Link

Colin McAllister I am trying the freeware version right this second. I'm searching in content for a number - "CBAP28" - which I know is contained in my documents/work folder.
Win 8 search found 25 docx files in a nanosecond, but filesearchy is still looking. I have left the "file name" field blank.

Filesearchy has found 3 instances of the number in emails I have within EverDesk mail (which is in the main documents folder). I wasn't aware that those emails still existed, so that was interesting.

I am off to work now, but I will try filesearchy when I return. In the meantime, I will leave it searching - but if I can't find the number in the docx files then it won't be very useful for me. Update - file searching has finished, not a single docx file was found.

Jan 21 2014 at 12:59am Copy Link

Chris Thanks Maxim, the new installer you sent me works. It doesn't crash now. You were fast in fixing the problem.

Jan 21 2014 at 3:24am Copy Link

Danny I can not get any and the trial test, system error: missing Dbghelp.dll

Jan 21 2014 at 7:21am Copy Link

H. H. Hallo,
@developer
1. does filedearchy pro support fat32?-
that would be an advantage in comparison to everything)

2. will there be a column in search results for "date created" (like everything has",
not only "date modified"?

@bdj users
- filesearchy pro seems to be fast, one may also compare it to the already
mentioned void everything (no fat 32 support), folder scout pro (fat 32 supported), listary pro

- when searching for file content without indexing
(sorry I can´t compare it because of a lack of time myself), one may test
2brightsparks "find on click" or the very versatile file manager "xplorer2"
- for indexed content search one may try x1 search,, x1 search shows folders
in results too (copernic desktop search doesn´t)

H.H.

Jan 21 2014 at 11:31am Copy Link

Maxim Mogilevsky 1. FAT32 is supported, but not in real time. To search FAT32, you must explicitly enter the path to search in the field under "In directory" checkbox (on Search pane).
2. Yes, there will be a column in future, not at the moment.

Midlinesoft - Jan 21 2014 at 11:52am Copy Link

Edward Smith Tried to buy. Keep getting invalid "coupon code"

Jan 21 2014 at 5:13pm Copy Link

Danny Those discounts will no longer work! Probably wrong dead line on the local time?

Jan 21 2014 at 9:28pm Copy Link

Maxim Mogilevsky Sorry for "Invalid coupon code". It works now!

Midlinesoft - Jan 21 2014 at 10:58pm Copy Link

Tortuga @Maxim Mogilevsky
Could you show us where the changelog page is, please
Also, I can't find the portable version?
Peace

Jan 21 2014 at 11:43pm Copy Link

Maxim Mogilevsky @Tortuga
Change log here: http://www.filesearchy.com/history.
There is no portable version yet.

Midlinesoft - Jan 21 2014 at 11:50pm Copy Link

Tortuga @Maxim Mogilevsky
Thank you for the changelog link.
About the portable version, are you planning to have one in the future?

Also, was wondering why you abandoned MultiFind, your other search app
Last iteration was 2010
Peace

Jan 22 2014 at 12:25am Copy Link

H. H. Hallo,
thank you for answering,;additional questions
1.- regarding fat32 does filesearchy nevertheless index fat32 drives?-is it still fast in comparison to windows search when searching on fat32 drives?

2. Unfortunately the discount is not applied - there is an error message "invalid coupon code" and so shwoing the full price when trying to check out

H.H.

Jan 22 2014 at 12:50am Copy Link

Constantin Florea We're sorry about the coupon code validity issue. Because this issue happened before the promotion ended, we've sent the discounted Buy Now link by email to all customers who made a comment about it.

BitsDuJour Admin - Jan 22 2014 at 1:39am Copy Link

Danny @Maxim Mogilevsky,

I have bought this great application. Now it only remains for me the question: it gave to that free updates for a year. This pro function remains at the end of the free updates?

Jan 22 2014 at 2:47pm Copy Link

Maxim Mogilevsky "Free updates for a year" means:
License key works for unlimited time with all FileSearchy Pro versions released not later than one year after purchase.

Midlinesoft - Jan 22 2014 at 3:18pm Copy Link

Kathir User 1. Main page is not working - http://www.filesearchy.com
2. Download page is not working - http://www.filesearchy.com/download.html
3. Email bounces back when sent to author - mailto:contact

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Other Questions:

1. Does it supports cross-platform - Windows/Linux?
2. Is it portable ?
3. Assume i have 5000 text files with 100 kb each. How long it would take to search a word in 5000 files. Assume all are indexed using advanced settings
4. Is the PRO edition is free now as per https://www.portablefreew...20&t=21285 ???

Aug 11 2017 at 2:09am Copy Link

Constantin Florea @Kathir User, I see this is an old promotion page we used in 2014. We currently don't have any promotions for this product. The product also seems to be not available since the product page is not valid.

BitsDuJour Admin - Aug 11 2017 at 2:14am Copy Link