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FileIndex

Fast and Easy File Search Tool

FileIndex

Feature

  • Instantly find files across your entire PC by simply typing a file name.
  • Supports Korean initial consonant search to find files with just a few keystrokes.
  • Offers advanced search filters, including extensions, file sizes, wildcards, and regular expressions.
  • Detects duplicate files by comparing names, sizes, and file contents.
  • Keeps search results up to date by tracking file changes in real time.
  • Minimizes system impact with fast initial indexing and low memory usage.
  • Supports opening, copying, dragging and dropping, and previewing files just like File Explorer.
  • Keeps your file index stored locally without sending data to external servers.
  • Supports 22 languages and light and dark themes.

Usage

  • Enter a file name to search.

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License

  • FileIndex is Freeware.
  • Use it anywhere you like — at the office, at home, in government offices, or at school.
  • You may redistribute it freely anywhere.

History

  • Version 0.9.7 (2026/11/10)

    - Reduced freezing when interacting with lists or opening files, folders, and web addresses.
    - Fixed freezing during real-time updates when reopening windows.
    - Updated document preview tables to wrap long text without spaces within cells.
    - Changed document previews to update only after arrow-key file navigation stops.
    - Fixed an issue where arrow-key input would stop working when selecting preview items in certain environments.
    - Fixed black areas remaining after resizing a window during document preview.

  • Version 0.9.4 (2026/11/06)

    - Added retries for up to one minute when the notification area icon fails to appear
    - Added a loading indicator when search results take over 0.3 seconds to appear

  • Version 0.9.3 (2026/11/05)

    - Added content search for text and document files with `:keyword`
    - Added drag selection of multiple files from the path, size, or date columns or empty list space
    - Changed startup indexing and change tracking to begin when the PC is idle
    - Fixed the tray icon not appearing after startup in some environments
    - Added the program version to the tray icon tooltip

  • Update Policy Notice

    - Auto-update is not supported to enhance security and prevent antivirus false positives.
    - Updates are manually distributed after internal verification and stability confirmation.