{"id":4808,"date":"2018-01-09T21:55:21","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T21:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scmgalaxy.com\/tutorials\/?p=4808"},"modified":"2018-01-09T21:55:21","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T21:55:21","slug":"everything-fast-file-folder-search-in-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/everything-fast-file-folder-search-in-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything – fast file\/folder search in Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It is hard and time consuming to search a file\/folder in Window 7 and 8. “Everything” is a great tool to solve this issue.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the benefits of Everything search engine:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Small installation file<\/li>\n
  2. Clean and simple user interface<\/li>\n
  3. Quick file indexing<\/li>\n
  4. Quick searching<\/li>\n
  5. Minimal resource usage<\/li>\n
  6. Share files with others easily<\/li>\n
  7. Real-time updating<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Details….URL\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    http:\/\/www.voidtools.com\/<\/a>
    \n<\/strong><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.1 What is “Everything”?<\/h3>\n

    “Everything” is an administrative tool that locates files and folders by filename instantly for Windows.
    \nUnlike Windows search “Everything” initially displays every file and folder on your computer (hence the name “Everything”).
    \nYou type in a search filter to limit what files and folders are displayed.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.2 How long will it take to index my files?<\/h3>\n

    “Everything” only uses file and folder names and generally takes a few seconds to build its database.
    \nA fresh install of Windows XP SP2 (about 20,000 files) will take about 1 second to index.
    \n1,000,000 files will take about 1 minute.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.3 Does Everything search file contents?<\/h3>\n

    No, “Everything” does not search file contents, only file and folder names.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.4 Does “Everything” hog my system resources?<\/h3>\n

    No, “Everything” uses very little system resources.
    \nA fresh install of Windows XP SP2 (about 20,000 files) will use about 3-5mb of ram and less than 1mb of disk space.
    \n1,000,000 files will use about 45mb of ram and 5mb of disk space.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.5 Does “Everything” monitor file system changes?<\/h3>\n

    Yes, “Everything” does monitor file system changes.
    \nYour search windows will reflect changes made to the file system.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.6 Is “Everything” free?<\/h3>\n

    Yes, “Everything” is Freeware.
    \nIf you use “Everything” in a commercial environment and find it useful a\u00a0    donation<\/a>\u00a0would be appreciated.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.7 Does “Everything” miss changes made to the file system if it is not running?<\/h3>\n

    No, “Everything” can be closed and restarted without missing changes made to the file system (even across system restarts).
    \n“Everything” updates the database when it is started.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.8 What are the system requirements for “Everything”?<\/h3>\n

    “Everything” will run on Windows 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista and Windows 7
    \n“Everything” will only locate files and folders on local NTFS volumes.
    \n“Everything” requires administrative privileges for low level read access to volumes.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.9 How do I convert a volume to NTFS?<\/h3>\n

    http:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/kb\/307881<\/a><\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.10 Can “Everything” index a mapped network drive?<\/h3>\n

    No, “Everything” only indexes local or removable NTFS volumes.<\/p>\n

    To search a networked computer you will need to run Everything on both computers.
    \nOne computer will need to Start an ETP server.
    \nThe other computer will need to connect to that ETP server.<\/p>\n

    To start an ETP server:
    \n1. In\u00a0Everything<\/strong>, On the\u00a0Tools<\/strong>\u00a0menu, click\u00a0Start ETP server<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    To connect to an ETP server:
    \n1. In\u00a0Everything<\/strong>, On the\u00a0Tools<\/strong>\u00a0menu, click\u00a0Connect to ETP Server…<\/strong>.
    \n2. Type in the ETP server\u00a0name<\/strong>.
    \n3. Type in the ETP server\u00a0port<\/strong>.
    \n4. Type in the ETP server\u00a0user<\/strong>.
    \n5. Type in the ETP server\u00a0password<\/strong>.
    \n6. Click OK.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.11 How do I install the language pack?<\/h3>\n

    Download the language pack\u00a0Everything.lng.zip<\/a>
    \nUnzip the language pack into the folder where “Everything” is installed.
    \nRestart Everything.
    \nIn “Everything”, On the\u00a0Tools<\/strong>\u00a0menu, click\u00a0Options<\/strong>.
    \nClick the\u00a0General<\/strong>\u00a0tab.
    \nSelect your language from the\u00a0Language<\/strong>\u00a0dropdown list.
    \nClick\u00a0OK<\/strong>.
    \nIn the “language change” popup, Click\u00a0OK<\/strong>.
    \nRestart Everything.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.12 How do I bypass the UAC to run “Everything” with administrative privileges on system startup?<\/h3>\n

    Disable run on system startup<\/a>\u00a0in “Everything”.
    \nFollow the\u00a0Make Vista launch UAC restricted programs at startup with Task Scheduler<\/em>\u00a0guide at
    \n    http:\/\/blogs.techrepublic.com\/window-on-windows\/?p=616<\/a>
    \nMake sure you use -startup in the Add Arguments box<\/p>\n

    <\/a>1.13 How do I bypass the UAC to run “Everything” with administrative privileges when I start it from a shortcut ?<\/h3>\n

    http:\/\/blogs.techrepublic.com\/window-on-windows\/?p=730<\/a><\/p>\n

    <\/a>2 Searching<\/h2>\n

    <\/a>2.1 How do I search for a file or folder?<\/h3>\n

    Type the partial file or folder name into the search edit, the results will appear instantly.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>2.2 How do I use boolean operators?<\/h3>\n

    AND<\/strong>\u00a0is the default boolean operator.
    \nFor example, here is how to search for foo and bar:\u00a0foo bar<\/strong>
    \nTo search for either of two search terms, add a\u00a0|<\/strong>\u00a0between the terms.
    \nFor example, here is how to search for .jpg or .bmp:\u00a0.jpg | .bmp<\/strong>
    \nTo exclude something from the search include a\u00a0!<\/strong>\u00a0at the front of the term.
    \nFor example, here is how to search for abc and not 123:\u00a0abc !123<\/strong><\/p>\n

    <\/a>2.3 How do I use wildcards?<\/h3>\n

    Using a\u00a0*<\/strong>\u00a0in your search will match any number of any type of character.
    \nFor example, here is how to search for files and folders that start with e and end with g:\u00a0e*g<\/strong>
    \nUsing a\u00a0?<\/strong>\u00a0in your search will match one character.
    \nFor example, here is how to search for files that have a 2 letter file extension:\u00a0*.??<\/strong><\/p>\n

    <\/a>2.4 How do I use regex?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    |<\/code><\/td>\nA vertical bar separates alternatives. For example,\u00a0gray|grey<\/code>\u00a0can match “gray<\/em>” or “grey<\/em>“.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ()<\/code><\/td>\nParentheses are used to define the scope and precedence of the operators (among other uses). For example,\u00a0gray|grey<\/code>\u00a0and\u00a0gr(a|e)y<\/code>\u00a0are equivalent patterns which both describe the set of “gray<\/em>” and “grey<\/em>“.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ?<\/code><\/td>\nThe question mark indicates there is\u00a0zero or one<\/em>\u00a0of the preceding element. For example,\u00a0colou?r<\/code>\u00a0matches both “color<\/em>” and “colour<\/em>“.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    *<\/code><\/td>\nThe asterisk indicates there are\u00a0zero or more<\/em>\u00a0of the preceding element. For example,\u00a0ab*c<\/code>\u00a0matches “ac<\/em>“, “abc<\/em>“, “abbc<\/em>“, “abbbc<\/em>“, and so on.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    +<\/code><\/td>\nThe plus sign indicates that there is\u00a0one or more<\/em>\u00a0of the preceding element. For example,\u00a0ab+c<\/code>\u00a0matches “abc<\/em>“, “abbc<\/em>“, “abbbc<\/em>“, and so on, but not “ac<\/em>“.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    .<\/code><\/td>\nMatches any single character except newlines (exactly which characters are considered newlines is flavor, character encoding, and platform specific, but it is safe to assume that the line feed character is included). Within POSIX bracket expressions, the dot character matches a literal dot. For example,\u00a0a.c<\/code>\u00a0matches “abc<\/em>“, etc., but\u00a0[a.c]<\/code>matches only “a<\/em>“, “.<\/em>“, or “c<\/em>“.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    [ ]<\/code><\/td>\nA bracket expression. Matches a single character that is contained within the brackets. For example,\u00a0[abc]<\/code>matches “a<\/em>“, “b<\/em>“, or “c<\/em>“.\u00a0[a-z]<\/code>\u00a0specifies a range which matches any lowercase letter from “a<\/em>” to “z<\/em>“. These forms can be mixed:\u00a0[abcx-z]<\/code>\u00a0matches “a<\/em>“, “b<\/em>“, “c<\/em>“, “x<\/em>“, “y<\/em>“, and “z<\/em>“, as does\u00a0[a-cx-z]<\/code><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    [^ ]<\/code><\/td>\nMatches a single character that is not contained within the brackets. For example,\u00a0[^abc]<\/code>\u00a0matches any character other than “a<\/em>“, “b<\/em>“, or “c<\/em>“.\u00a0[^a-z]<\/code>\u00a0matches any single character that is not a lowercase letter from “a<\/em>” to “z<\/em>“. As above, literal characters and ranges can be mixed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ^<\/code><\/td>\nMatches the starting position within the string. In line-based tools, it matches the starting position of any line.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    $<\/code><\/td>\nMatches the ending position of the string or the position just before a string-ending newline. In line-based tools, it matches the ending position of any line.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    {m,n}<\/code><\/td>\nMatches the preceding element at least\u00a0m<\/em>\u00a0and not more than\u00a0n<\/em>\u00a0times. For example,\u00a0a{3,5}<\/code>\u00a0matches only “aaa<\/em>“, “aaaa<\/em>“, and “aaaaa<\/em>“. This is not found in a few, older instances of regular expressions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    <\/a>2.5 How do I include spaces in my search?<\/h3>\n

    To include spaces in your search enclose your search in double quotes.
    \nFor example, here is how to search for foo<space>bar:\u00a0“foo bar”<\/strong><\/p>\n

    <\/a>2.6 How do I search for a file type?<\/h3>\n

    To search for a file type, type the file extension into the search edit,
    \nie to search for the mp3 file type, type\u00a0*.mp3<\/strong>\u00a0into the search edit.
    \nTo search for more than one type of file type use a | to separate file types,
    \nie\u00a0*.bmp|*.jpg<\/strong>\u00a0will search for files with the extension bmp or jpg.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>2.7 How do I search for files and folders in a specific location?<\/h3>\n

    To search for files and folders in a specific location include a \\ in your search string.
    \nFor example, here is how to search for all your avis in a downloads folder:\u00a0downloads\\ .avi<\/strong>
    \nYou could alternately enable\u00a0Match Path<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0Search menu<\/strong>\u00a0and include the location in your search string.
    \nFor example, here is how to search for all your avis in a downloads folder with\u00a0Match Path<\/strong>\u00a0enabled:\u00a0downloads .avi<\/strong><\/p>\n

    <\/a>3 Results<\/h2>\n

    <\/a>3.1 How do I jump to a file or folder in the result list?<\/h3>\n

    Make sure the result list has focus by tabbing to it with the keyboard or clicking in it with the mouse.
    \nType in the partial or full name of the file or folder you want to jump to.
    \nFor example, to jump to files or folders begining with “New” type\u00a0New<\/strong>\u00a0into the result list.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>4 Customizing<\/h2>\n

    <\/a>4.1 How can I change the “Everything” icon?<\/h3>\n

    Requires “Everything” 1.2.0 beta or later.
    \nCopy your icon file into “Everything”‘s installation folder and rename it to “Everything.ico”.
    \nRestart “Everything”.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>4.2 How can I set “Everything” to use an external file manager?<\/h3>\n

    Requires “Everything” 1.2.0 beta or later.
    \nExit Everything.
    \nOpen Everything.ini in “Everything”‘s installation folder.
    \nAdd the following 2 lines to the bottom of the ini:
    \nopen_folder_command=$exec(“ExternalFileManager.exe<\/strong>” “%1”)
    \nopen_folder_path_command=$exec(“ExternalFileManager.exe<\/strong>” “$parent(%1)”)
    \nReplace the text\u00a0ExternalFileManager.exe<\/strong>\u00a0with the full path and file name of your file manager executable.
    \nCheck your external file manager help for any required command line parameters.
    \nRestart “Everything”.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>5 Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n

    <\/a>5.1 Everything requests for administrator privileges in Windows Vista SP1<\/h3>\n

    “Everything” requires administrator privileges because it needs raw read access to your hard drives.
    \nClick accept to allow “Everything” to continue running.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>5.2 The result list is empty<\/h3>\n

    Make sure you have atleast one local NTFS volume.
    \nSee\u00a0    How do I convert a volume to NTFS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Make sure “Everything” has administrator privileges.<\/p>\n

    To manually enable all local NTFS volumes for indexing:
    \n1. In\u00a0Everything<\/strong>, On the\u00a0Tools<\/strong>\u00a0menu, click\u00a0Options<\/strong>.
    \n2. Click the\u00a0Volumes<\/strong>\u00a0tab.
    \n3. For each volume in the\u00a0Local NTFS volumes<\/strong>\u00a0list:
    \n4. Check\u00a0Check Media<\/strong>.
    \n5. Check\u00a0Enable USN Journal logging<\/strong>.
    \n6. Check\u00a0Include in database<\/strong>.
    \n7. Check\u00a0Monitor changes<\/strong>.
    \n8. Repeat for each volume.
    \n9. Click OK.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>5.3 Right clicking on a file or folder crashes<\/h3>\n

    Please replace your Everything.exe with the following beta to workaround the problem:
    \n    http:\/\/www.voidtools.com\/Everything-1.2.1.375b.zip<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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