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FileSearchy

File search utility that provides instant search by file name, and powerful search by file... Created by Midlinesoft

Free Personal
Windows
Discontinued

File search utility that provides instant search by file name, and powerful search by file contents, size and date. Supports search inside PDF, Microsoft Office and other documents. Highlights found text in file names and contents. Clean and intuitive multi-tabbed user interface.

FileSearchy is listed in

Monumental Portables / Crossplatform, multiplatform software

Links to official FileSearchy sites

Official Website Facebook

Pricing Information

One time purchase (perpetual license)

Features

File Searching Local Search Search engine Add a feature

Categories

File Management Online Services

Tags

Discontinued search-tool text-search

FileSearchy was added by Midlinesoft in Nov 2013 and the latest update was made in Aug 2018. The list of alternatives was updated Feb 2020. It's possible to update the information on FileSearchy or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

FileSearchy default view

FileSearch instant mode

FileSearchy is discontinued

The official website is no longer available. Last version, 1.43, released in October 2016, can be still downloaded from Majorgeeks

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FileSearchy Comments

good

Comment by steamariavonsteamenstein

about FileSearchy · Apr 2015 · Helpful Not helpful Report as spam

fast & easy

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