Yahoo Desktop Search

This search tool quickly indexes your hard disk and examines the content of common file types even when they are archived or attached to emails. Download the free expansion pack and it indexes more than 300 file types. This ability to understand the content of different formats sets it apart from the other tools on test.

The software is straightforward for novices to use, but experts can define rules when searching for specific items. Selecting a file in the results list displays a preview, but Yahoo goes further than some rivals by highlighting the search term, even in PDF files. This is a superb program offering far more in the way of features and options than in its rivals.

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