FileSeek 5.0.1.
Lightning Fast File Search!
Have you ever needed to find a file buried somewhere in your computer? Have you ever needed to find a specific string of text inside a file? FileSeek can do that, and more. FileSeek is lightning fast, small and super easy to use. It can even be integrated right into the Windows Explorer right-click menu to provide quick and easy access. FileSeek doesn’t use background indexing, so when FileSeek is closed your computer’s performance won’t be affected.
Main FileSeek Window
Lightning Fast Searching
Lightning Fast SearchingFileSeek uses multithreading technology to improve the speed of its searches, making it able to out-perform any Windows search. With no background search indexing, FileSeek will never affect the performance of your computer while closed.
Search Profiles
Search ProfilesImprove your workload by saving your search criteria as a Search Profile. Save, load, or modify your most common searches to make your life easier.
Tabbed Interface
Tabbed InterfaceWith FileSeek’s tabbed search interface, there is no longer any need to wait for a search to be complete before starting a new one. You can start a search in another tab without opening another window, keeping your taskbar neat and tidy.
Advanced Querying
Advanced QueryingUse FileSeek’s query language or regular expressions to search for specific information inside files or folders. Give up simple searching and unpredictable results, and start obtaining the information you need from your computer.
Sync Your Settings
Sync Your SettingsSync your Search Profiles between computers for easy access anywhere you are. Syncing is automatic and keeps your Search Profiles always up-to-date.
Search Result Actions
Search Result ActionsSave search results in different formats for easy reference later, or perform common tasks such as copying, deleting, and dragging into other applications. Choose what you want FileSeek to do when you double-click on a search result by selecting from a number of pre-defined options and make your search experience entirely yours.
Features
Search for text matches inside files
Search using Regular Expressions
Search folders and sub-folders
Match 1 or more file patterns
Exclude 1 or more file patterns
Filter results by date or size
Save Search Profiles
Sync Search Profiles with other computers
Never background indexes files
How do I install the Free version of FileSeek?
FileSeek uses the same installer for both the Free and the Pro version. If you don't enter a license key during the installation, you'll get an automatic 30-day trial of the Pro features.
After the 30-day trial is up, FileSeek will automatically revert to the Free version. If you'd prefer to revert FileSeek to the Free version before the end of the trial, please follow these steps:
Open the FileSeek Settings window
Click the License Key tab
Click the "Change to Free Version"
Click Apply
After performing the steps above, FileSeek will revert to the Free version, with the Pro features disabled. After reverting to the Free version, you'll no longer receive message box prompts to upgrade to the Pro version.
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Text Queries
Simple Searching
A string without quotes, brackets, or operators (+, OR, -) will be treated as a "Match Any Word" search if multiple words are specified. To search for an exact string, you can wrap the string in quotes.
Note: If you'd like to search for text that contains one of the query operators, you'll need to wrap the string in quotes. For example, if you'd like to find part of a function in your source code files, enter the following (including the quotes) in the Query box:
"MyFunction("
Advanced Searching
You can use +, OR and - operators to create more advanced search queries. Operators are not case-sensitive, but capitalizing them can improve the readability of your search query.
Operator: +
The + operator will only match if the text contains both of the query terms. Here are some examples:
Match anything that has both cats and dogs:
cats +dogs
Match anything that has all 4 animals (cats, dogs, horses, cows):
cats +dogs +horses +cows
Operator: OR
The OR operator is represented as a space between string matches. It will match anything that has at least one of your query terms:
Match anything that has either cats or dogs:
cats dogs
Match anything that has any of the 4 animals:
cats dogs horses cows
Operator: -
Using the - operator will match anything that doesn't have the query term in it. Here are some examples:
Match anything without the word dogs:
-dogs
Match anything that doesn't contain dogs or cats:
-(dogs cats)
-dogs -cats
Using Multiple Operators
You can use multiple operators together, to form more complex queries. Here are some examples:
Match anything that doesn't contain cats, but does contain dogs, or contains fish:
-cats +dogs OR fish
((-cats) +dogs) OR fish
Operator Precedence
When more than one operator is used in a query, - is processed first, then +, then OR. To change the precedence of operators, use brackets to separate different statements in your query, much like how you would in an arithmetic expression. Brackets may also improve the readability of your queries, and do not affect performance. Here are some examples:
In this example, dogs and birds will be evaluated first because + has a higher precedence than OR:
cats dogs +birds
To change the meaning of the example above, use brackets:
(cats dogs) +birds
The example below has the same meaning as the first example, but is much easier to understand:
(dogs +birds) cats
You can use the - operator to invert the meaning of a bracketed query. The query below will search for all text that doesn't contain dogs, or doesn't contain cats:
-(dogs +cats)
The query below will search for either cats or dogs, but not both:
(dogs cats) -(dogs +cats)
Phrases
You can search for exact phrase matches, even ones that contain operators, by using quotes. Here is an example:
This example will search for the exact phrase "dogs +cars are great", the + operator is ignored because it is in quotes:
"dogs +cars are great"
Escaping Quotes
To search for quotes within text, escape the character with a backslash (as shown below) to tell the query that you are searching for quotes, and not searching for a phrase.
The example below will search for "dogs" (with the quotes) in the search text:
\"dogs\"
Match Count Operator
To specify the number of times a phrase should be matched, use the match count operator. The amount can be any positive whole number, including zero.
The example below will match the phrase dogs if it is found exactly 3 times:
dogs{3}
Equality Modifier
To match text exactly, you can use the equality modifier on a search term.
The example below will match the phrase "dogs", but will not match things like "hotdogs":
=dogs
You can still use other operators with the equality modifier, and you can also wrap terms in quotes to include spaces and other special characters
The example below will match any text that is not exactly equal to "cats and dogs":
-="cats and dogs"
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Error: "The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135)"
Do you receive the error "The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135). Click on OK to terminate the application." when you try to start FileSeek? If so, make sure you have the Microsoft .NET Framework v2.0 framework installed. Please visit the FileSeek Download page to download the correct version of the framework for your computer.
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Command Line Parameters
If you pass a folder name to fileseek with no switches, FileSeek will treat that the same as -d. To pass a command line parameter value that includes spaces use quotes, like this: -d "C:\My Folder". Here is the complete list of command line parameters:
Set Search Directory: -d [path] (separate multiple paths with the | symbol)
Set Exclude Directory: -xd [path] (separate multiple paths with the | symbol)
Set Include Files Filter: -f [files] (separate multiple file filters with the | symbol)
Set Exclude Files Filter: -xf [files] (separate multiple file filters with the | symbol)
Set Query: -q [query]
RegEx Query: -r [query] (use this instead of -q if you want to do a RegEx search)
Load Search Profile: -l [profile name] (This starts FileSeek with the specific Profile. Any other command to modify search criteria happens after this, so you can load a profile then modify the criteria. This is only available to Pro users.)
Output Results to File: -o [filename] (This option loads FileSeek, starts a search, and outputs a file with the filename the user specified with the search results to the specified folder, then closes FileSeek. You can specify .csv, .html or any other extension for a text file. This is only available to Pro users.)
Execute the Search: -start
https://www.fileseek.ca
Lightning Fast File Search!
Have you ever needed to find a file buried somewhere in your computer? Have you ever needed to find a specific string of text inside a file? FileSeek can do that, and more. FileSeek is lightning fast, small and super easy to use. It can even be integrated right into the Windows Explorer right-click menu to provide quick and easy access. FileSeek doesn’t use background indexing, so when FileSeek is closed your computer’s performance won’t be affected.
Main FileSeek Window
Lightning Fast Searching
Lightning Fast SearchingFileSeek uses multithreading technology to improve the speed of its searches, making it able to out-perform any Windows search. With no background search indexing, FileSeek will never affect the performance of your computer while closed.
Search Profiles
Search ProfilesImprove your workload by saving your search criteria as a Search Profile. Save, load, or modify your most common searches to make your life easier.
Tabbed Interface
Tabbed InterfaceWith FileSeek’s tabbed search interface, there is no longer any need to wait for a search to be complete before starting a new one. You can start a search in another tab without opening another window, keeping your taskbar neat and tidy.
Advanced Querying
Advanced QueryingUse FileSeek’s query language or regular expressions to search for specific information inside files or folders. Give up simple searching and unpredictable results, and start obtaining the information you need from your computer.
Sync Your Settings
Sync Your SettingsSync your Search Profiles between computers for easy access anywhere you are. Syncing is automatic and keeps your Search Profiles always up-to-date.
Search Result Actions
Search Result ActionsSave search results in different formats for easy reference later, or perform common tasks such as copying, deleting, and dragging into other applications. Choose what you want FileSeek to do when you double-click on a search result by selecting from a number of pre-defined options and make your search experience entirely yours.
Features
Search for text matches inside files
Search using Regular Expressions
Search folders and sub-folders
Match 1 or more file patterns
Exclude 1 or more file patterns
Filter results by date or size
Save Search Profiles
Sync Search Profiles with other computers
Never background indexes files
How do I install the Free version of FileSeek?
FileSeek uses the same installer for both the Free and the Pro version. If you don't enter a license key during the installation, you'll get an automatic 30-day trial of the Pro features.
After the 30-day trial is up, FileSeek will automatically revert to the Free version. If you'd prefer to revert FileSeek to the Free version before the end of the trial, please follow these steps:
Open the FileSeek Settings window
Click the License Key tab
Click the "Change to Free Version"
Click Apply
After performing the steps above, FileSeek will revert to the Free version, with the Pro features disabled. After reverting to the Free version, you'll no longer receive message box prompts to upgrade to the Pro version.
Back to Top
Text Queries
Simple Searching
A string without quotes, brackets, or operators (+, OR, -) will be treated as a "Match Any Word" search if multiple words are specified. To search for an exact string, you can wrap the string in quotes.
Note: If you'd like to search for text that contains one of the query operators, you'll need to wrap the string in quotes. For example, if you'd like to find part of a function in your source code files, enter the following (including the quotes) in the Query box:
"MyFunction("
Advanced Searching
You can use +, OR and - operators to create more advanced search queries. Operators are not case-sensitive, but capitalizing them can improve the readability of your search query.
Operator: +
The + operator will only match if the text contains both of the query terms. Here are some examples:
Match anything that has both cats and dogs:
cats +dogs
Match anything that has all 4 animals (cats, dogs, horses, cows):
cats +dogs +horses +cows
Operator: OR
The OR operator is represented as a space between string matches. It will match anything that has at least one of your query terms:
Match anything that has either cats or dogs:
cats dogs
Match anything that has any of the 4 animals:
cats dogs horses cows
Operator: -
Using the - operator will match anything that doesn't have the query term in it. Here are some examples:
Match anything without the word dogs:
-dogs
Match anything that doesn't contain dogs or cats:
-(dogs cats)
-dogs -cats
Using Multiple Operators
You can use multiple operators together, to form more complex queries. Here are some examples:
Match anything that doesn't contain cats, but does contain dogs, or contains fish:
-cats +dogs OR fish
((-cats) +dogs) OR fish
Operator Precedence
When more than one operator is used in a query, - is processed first, then +, then OR. To change the precedence of operators, use brackets to separate different statements in your query, much like how you would in an arithmetic expression. Brackets may also improve the readability of your queries, and do not affect performance. Here are some examples:
In this example, dogs and birds will be evaluated first because + has a higher precedence than OR:
cats dogs +birds
To change the meaning of the example above, use brackets:
(cats dogs) +birds
The example below has the same meaning as the first example, but is much easier to understand:
(dogs +birds) cats
You can use the - operator to invert the meaning of a bracketed query. The query below will search for all text that doesn't contain dogs, or doesn't contain cats:
-(dogs +cats)
The query below will search for either cats or dogs, but not both:
(dogs cats) -(dogs +cats)
Phrases
You can search for exact phrase matches, even ones that contain operators, by using quotes. Here is an example:
This example will search for the exact phrase "dogs +cars are great", the + operator is ignored because it is in quotes:
"dogs +cars are great"
Escaping Quotes
To search for quotes within text, escape the character with a backslash (as shown below) to tell the query that you are searching for quotes, and not searching for a phrase.
The example below will search for "dogs" (with the quotes) in the search text:
\"dogs\"
Match Count Operator
To specify the number of times a phrase should be matched, use the match count operator. The amount can be any positive whole number, including zero.
The example below will match the phrase dogs if it is found exactly 3 times:
dogs{3}
Equality Modifier
To match text exactly, you can use the equality modifier on a search term.
The example below will match the phrase "dogs", but will not match things like "hotdogs":
=dogs
You can still use other operators with the equality modifier, and you can also wrap terms in quotes to include spaces and other special characters
The example below will match any text that is not exactly equal to "cats and dogs":
-="cats and dogs"
Back to Top
Error: "The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135)"
Do you receive the error "The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135). Click on OK to terminate the application." when you try to start FileSeek? If so, make sure you have the Microsoft .NET Framework v2.0 framework installed. Please visit the FileSeek Download page to download the correct version of the framework for your computer.
Back to Top
Command Line Parameters
If you pass a folder name to fileseek with no switches, FileSeek will treat that the same as -d. To pass a command line parameter value that includes spaces use quotes, like this: -d "C:\My Folder". Here is the complete list of command line parameters:
Set Search Directory: -d [path] (separate multiple paths with the | symbol)
Set Exclude Directory: -xd [path] (separate multiple paths with the | symbol)
Set Include Files Filter: -f [files] (separate multiple file filters with the | symbol)
Set Exclude Files Filter: -xf [files] (separate multiple file filters with the | symbol)
Set Query: -q [query]
RegEx Query: -r [query] (use this instead of -q if you want to do a RegEx search)
Load Search Profile: -l [profile name] (This starts FileSeek with the specific Profile. Any other command to modify search criteria happens after this, so you can load a profile then modify the criteria. This is only available to Pro users.)
Output Results to File: -o [filename] (This option loads FileSeek, starts a search, and outputs a file with the filename the user specified with the search results to the specified folder, then closes FileSeek. You can specify .csv, .html or any other extension for a text file. This is only available to Pro users.)
Execute the Search: -start
https://www.fileseek.ca
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