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Verified working Sep 18, 2026

A lightweight Windows file finder built around instant name search.

Everything is a desktop utility from voidtools for finding local files and folders by filename. It builds a small, fast index, updates results as the filesystem changes, and is offered in installer and portable builds, including a newer beta branch.

Why it stands out

  • Focuses narrowly on filename search, which helps keep it much faster than general desktop search suites.
  • Offers portable ZIP builds as first-class downloads, not just a secondary workaround.
  • Maintains a stable release and a separately labeled beta line for users who want newer features cautiously.
  • Publishes SHA256 hashes and version histories, useful for verification and controlled software deployment.

Good to know

  • Search is presented around file and folder names, not full document-content indexing.
  • The 1.5 release is explicitly labeled beta, so conservative users may prefer the stable 1.4 build.
  • It is downloadable desktop software, not a web-based file search service.

Under the radar: Use the Portable ZIP download when evaluating it on a work machine; it lets you test the search behavior before deciding whether to install the regular build.

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