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17-11-2019, 05:47 PM
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Windows 10 Search Alternatives

Owing to the demands that Windows Search is putting on my PC I have decided to disable it and try out some alternatives.

Another FM (I forget who, sorry ) mentioned "Everything" so I downloaded that for testing.

It's very comprehensive and very efficient but not very friendly, nevertheless I've kept it for reference.

Then I tried "Listary" - again, comprehensive and very efficient but not very friendly, so uninstalled.

Many of the other offerings are of a similar complex nature, except "Launchy", a much more simplistic solution - a "letter box" on the desktop and easy customisation.

https://www.launchy.net/



So far, so good, and my PC has returned to "relaxed" mode .....
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17-11-2019, 08:19 PM
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Re: Windows 10 Search Alternatives

Thank omah

are these internet search engines?
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Re: Windows 10 Search Alternatives

Originally Posted by d00d ->
Thank omah

are these internet search engines?
No ..... they're PC search apps .....
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Re: Windows 10 Search Alternatives

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No ..... they're PC search apps .....
Right. But I don't have anything on my PC worth searching for.
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Re: Windows 10 Search Alternatives

I think I've mentioned 'Everything' here before. That's the one I use for finding files on the computer. I think others would do an equally good job.

https://www.voidtools.com/support/everything/
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Re: Windows 10 Search Alternatives

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I think I've mentioned 'Everything' here before.
You're the FM I've got to thank, then .....
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Re: Windows 10 Search Alternatives

Originally Posted by Omah ->
You're the FM I've got to thank, then .....
I cannot tell a lie. It was me.
 

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