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Super Finder XT offers flexible, index-free search for Windows
Windows Search has come a long way from the XP days, and it's now a very capable desktop search application. If you'd prefer an index-free alternative (with a fancy ribbon interface, no less), have a look at Super Finder XT.
Since it's searching your drives without first compiling an index of their contents there is a bit of a speed trade-off, but Super Finder still returns results quickly. Advanced options allow you to specify a date range, minimum and maximum files size, and an extensive list of attributes (from read only and hidden to encrypted and compressed). Your search specifications can then be saved to a configuration file to re-use later.
Results can be copied to the clipboard and exported to Excel, HTML, and plain text, but printing support is only available to users who donate via PayPal. The app is also extensible with plugins, though I wasn't able to find any for download. If you have better luck, feel free to share them in the comments.
Super Finder XT is a free download and works on 32 and 64-bit Windows versions, XP and newer.
Since it's searching your drives without first compiling an index of their contents there is a bit of a speed trade-off, but Super Finder still returns results quickly. Advanced options allow you to specify a date range, minimum and maximum files size, and an extensive list of attributes (from read only and hidden to encrypted and compressed). Your search specifications can then be saved to a configuration file to re-use later.
Results can be copied to the clipboard and exported to Excel, HTML, and plain text, but printing support is only available to users who donate via PayPal. The app is also extensible with plugins, though I wasn't able to find any for download. If you have better luck, feel free to share them in the comments.
Super Finder XT is a free download and works on 32 and 64-bit Windows versions, XP and newer.
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Subscribe to commentsJash SayaniMar 10th 2009 2:06PM
MS's ribbon UI is getting more used these days.....
TatsuyameMar 10th 2009 2:20PM
I was just about to say the same thing. I never liked it in the first place, and as soon as I see an app with it I pass.
Drew GreenMar 10th 2009 2:46PM
Tatsuyame, I feel the exact opposite. I disliked it at first, but after using it for a while in Office, I'm starting to like it being used in other programs, such as PerfectDisk.
blasztaMar 10th 2009 10:47PM
Is it faster than Everything ?
Everything doesn't have fancy interface, but it damn fast!
TheOneAndOnlyJHMar 10th 2009 10:52PM
Wow... You snuck that in there when I was typing!
I see I 'm not the only Everything fan...
TheOneAndOnlyJHMar 10th 2009 10:50PM
Personally, I use Everything Search ( http://www.voidtools.com/ )
It's the fastest search function I've found and does exactly what I need. I can instantly find any files across my 5 hard drives with over a terabyte of info.
(Only if I remember the name though!)
I also assigned it to a hotkey with Comort Keys and now can have it open the instant I need it.
amigokinMar 11th 2009 11:07AM
There's nothing like the good old Agent Ransack!