Introducing “Everything”: A Lightning-Fast Search Engine for Windows
“Everything”is a powerful search engine designed specifically for Windows users, enabling rapid location of files and folders based on their filenames. Unlike the built-in Windows search, which may take time to filter results, “Everything”immediately displays all files and folders on your system, providing an efficient search experience right from the start.
How “Everything”Works
This application solely indexes file and folder names, enabling it to build its database in mere seconds. For example, a standard installation of Windows 10, which typically includes around 120, 000 files, can be indexed in just one second. For systems with approximately 1, 000, 000 files, the indexing process increases to about one minute.
Compatibility Across Windows Versions
“Everything”is compatible with multiple versions of Windows, including XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11. It’s important to note that NTFS indexing will necessitate running “Everything”as an administrator or ensuring the Everything service is active.
Overview of the Lite Version of “Everything”
The Lite version, while retaining the core functionalities of the standard multilingual version, does come without certain features. These include:
- No ETP/FTP Server functionality.
- No HTTP Server capability.
- No Inter-Process Communication (IPC) support.
Moreover, users should be aware that the Command Line Interface (CLI) and SDK are not available in the Lite version, and compatibility with Windows accessibility tools or screen readers is also lacking.
What’s New in “Everything”Version 1.4.1.1028?
- Fixed a crash issue related to help text retrieval from context menu items that previously resulted in an exception.
- Improved localization for a better user experience.
Freeware and Donation Information
“Everything”is offered as freeware, but if you find this tool beneficial, especially in a commercial environment, consider making a donation to support its continued development.
Download Options
Ready to enhance your file search capabilities? Download “Everything”using the links below:
- Everything 1.4.1.1028 64-bit Installer
- Portable 64-bit Version (~1.0 MB)
- Everything 1.4.1.1028 32-bit Installer
- Portable 32-bit Version
- Lite 32-bit Installer
- Lite 64-bit Installer
- Visit the Everything Website
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