Need info..Good file searching s/w

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  1. Posts : 64
    Windows 7
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    [SOLVED]Need info..Good file searching s/w


    Dear All,

    Can you plz suggest me a good software which will act as a replacement for the Windows 7 Search utility? I should be able to search any files on my computer with that.

    Thanks in advance,
    Troy.
    Last edited by onlytanmoy; 15 Aug 2009 at 00:09. Reason: Updated the thread as Solved.
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  2. Posts : 4,925
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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    Try this: Locate32 Web Site - Home. Its a port of a linux app. You have to run "updatedb" first in order to build up the database.
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  3. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    You could always download Windows Desktop Search and see if that has better capabilities than the default Se7en search applet.
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  4. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
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    Need info..Good file searching s/w


    I downloaded Windows 4.0 search (64 bit) but the install indicates it is not supported on Windows 7. Am I missing something?
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  5. Posts : 64
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    thanks for replying my friends.
    @swarfega >> the Locate32 app looks cool. will give it a try.
    I just checked the screenshots
    Code:
    http://locate32.net/content/view/149/52/
    @shark >> thanks mate..will give it a shot.

    @Jeremy >> right now i cannot confirm the working of "Windows Search 4.0" as i am on a XP laptop..i will try it at my home desktop (Win 7 32 bit) & post a feedback.
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  6. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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       Tip
    Try installing with 'Compatability' for Vista if the install is giving an error
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    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
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    AFAIK Windows Desktop search 4.0 IS the Windows 7 search, the downloadable version is for adding to Vista or XP to bring them up to date.

    The Desktop search 4.0 installer will not install as it is already there
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  8. Posts : 193
    XP SP2
       #8

    onlytanmoy said:
    Dear All,

    Can you plz suggest me a good software which will act as a replacement for the Windows 7 Search utility? I should be able to search any files on my computer with that.

    Thanks in advance,
    Troy.
    Try Everything:
    Everything Search Engine
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  9. Posts : 64
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    thank you all for responding.
    Barman is correct. Windows 7 comes with default Windows Desktop Search 4.0 & thats the reason its available as an update for Xp, Vista.
    i have picked my thing..its Locate32...super fast...thanks Swarfega to once more.
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  10. Posts : 5,807
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 - Mac OS X 10.6.4 x64
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    Barman58 said:
    AFAIK Windows Desktop search 4.0 IS the Windows 7 search, the downloadable version is for adding to Vista or XP to bring them up to date.

    The Desktop search 4.0 installer will not install as it is already there
    I was reading the entire thread from the top and I was about to mention that...Barman is correct 7 Search=Windows Desktop Search 4.0
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