Need info..Good file searching s/w

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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.
 
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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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You could always download Windows Desktop Search and see if that has better capabilities than the default Se7en search applet.
 

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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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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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   Tip
Try installing with 'Compatability' for Vista if the install is giving an error
 

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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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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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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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since topic is regarding "search" may i know how to use the old search utility of Windows XP in W7?
i prefer that in just searching files and folders itself and not the contents of it.
btw, i'm downloading "everything search" right now and would also give that a try.
 

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