SearchMyFiles NirSoft
winget install --id=NirSoft.SearchMyFiles -e Alternative to the standard Search For Files And Folders module of Windows. It allows you to easily search files in your system by wildcard, by last modified/created/last accessed time, by file attributes, by file content, and by the file size.
SearchMyFiles is an alternative to the standard "Search For Files And Folders" module of Windows, offering advanced file search capabilities beyond what Windows provides. It enables users to search files by wildcard, last modified/created/accessed time, file attributes, content (text or binary), and size. This tool allows for precise searches that are not possible with native Windows search, such as finding all files created in the last 10 minutes with sizes between 500 and 700 bytes.
Key Features:
- Portability: SearchMyFiles can be run from a USB flash drive without leaving traces in the system registry.
- Search by File Content: Supports both text and binary searches, enabling users to locate files based on specific content patterns.
- File Size Filters: Users can search for files within a specified size range, enhancing precision.
- High DPI Support: The interface is optimized for high-DPI displays, ensuring readability and usability.
- Customizable Display: Allows users to choose fonts, sort options, and columns for the main window.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for power users, system administrators, and developers who need precise control over file searches. SearchMyFiles helps save time by enabling highly targeted searches that reduce manual sorting and filtering, ultimately improving workflow efficiency.
SearchMyFiles is compatible with all Windows versions from Windows 2000 to Windows 11, supporting both 32-bit and 64-bit systems. It can be installed via winget for easy setup.