Locate32
Review Date : Thu, 22 May 2008
Author : Wayne Williams
This lightweight program doesn’t index your hard disk in the same way as some other tools but, instead, uses databases to store information about the structure of your directories.
This lightweight program doesn’t index your hard disk in the same way as some other tools but, instead, uses databases to store information about the structure of your directories. This makes it lightning fast when it comes to finding named files, but not so great at locating a text string inside a document. There are quite a few search options available, but it’s not the most flexible of programs.
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October 20 16:07
Roy
I recommend TheSearchMan.
unlike Everything , TheSearchMan's database is encrypted and it doesn't show ALL files at the startup.
The database of Everything is on the most wanted List of hackers as it lists all your files.
TheSearchMan is a mere 30 KB download.
It is portable also. That means NO INSTALLATION.
Unlike Everything or Locate32 which can only search in the index, TheSearchMan can do real searching,ie, in the drive with a super fast speed.
It searched my 50GB Seagate drive in a little over 2 seconds.
It has bagged many 5 stars and Top Software awards.
The interface of TheSearchMan is extremely simple.
Just enter the path and search criteria
TheSearchMan's database is updated on the fly.
The home page is:
http://venussoftcorporation.blogspot.com/2009/08/thesearchman.html
Its also been reviewed by ghacks and addictivetips.