Although the various versions of the Windows operating system have a File search function , when we are in a hurry to find a particular file, we can get desperate because it takes too long to offer results. To make matters worse, famous alternatives like Google Desktop don't convince users, so we have to look at third-party programs.

Fortunately, some in this field are good, providing a user experience up to expectations and doing so without consuming too many system resources. They can also be used on older computers. This is the case of the software we will analyze below: Everything.

How it works

As we were anticipating, Everything is a system that comes in some way to revolutionize the search for specific contents within computers with the Windows operating system since it has many advantages not only concerning these proposals from Microsoft and Google but also concerning other of its competitors.

This platform works in such a way that it is in charge of locating in just a few seconds any element you are looking for inside your PC, whatever is stored inside the hard disk. However, you should remember that it works with NTFS volumes, so it will not be applicable if you look for solutions for other types of volumes.

Beyond that, it is all good news since it allows us to customize the searches to the maximum by using masks to classify the results, avoiding having to review each stored file. In addition, as it incorporates a real-time update mechanism of the changes made to the file system, it ensures that searches are always on the current files.

Another feature that has pleasantly surprised us about this program is the inclusion of an HTTP server, which allows us to perform remote searches from any computer on a local network. While this may not be appreciated by home users, especially in business or office environments, it can be the difference between a lost morning and a minor incident.

And once you have on screen all the files in question that are part of the indexing of this software, you can also manage them, for example, by exporting them in a TXT format file to consult it later from anywhere or share it with whomever you want.

It is indeed missing some additional filters for searches. Still, the truth is that although we have to review more results than we would like, it is such a difference in the time it takes to display the files that, anyway, it is still business to use this platform instead of the Search of Windows.

Keep in mind

As for the Everything interface, we can say that it is as simple and minimalist as the program since we only find a Search box and a central panel within which we will see all the results that appear. This is also important considering the minimal system resource consumption, which means we can install the application on modern or old computers without noticing the difference.

The best

If we have to point out some of the main positive aspects of this program, we will have to talk without any doubt about the incredible speed with which it can index the contents of our computer, as well as assimilate the changes that occur in the files. Its great virtue is the speed with which it displays the search results, although its low resource consumption should not be overlooked.

The worst thing

Although there are not many reasons we could advise against using this application for specific users, it is true that, in some cases, the absence of search filters can be a bit annoying. In any case, as we said before, it is still an alternative to consider most of the time if we have enough data to launch a specific search request.

Rating

In general terms, we believe that Everything is a program that should not lose sight of those users who, at least a couple of times, have found themselves frustrated in front of the computer waiting for the Search for Windows to work. Suppose you somehow feel represented by this situation. In that case, you have one of the few applications capable of offering you a cataract of the results of files from your computer in the shortest possible time.