Search & Lookup tools (71 programs)

1. 

   Watson

   • 3.8

   • Trial version

   Proactively brings you the information you need, from your favorite sources

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
2. 

   LookDisk

   • 4

   • Free

   Efficient search utility for text files and file duplicates

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
3. 

   FileFindString

   • 4.2

   • Trial version

   Locate or search for text strings in multiple files

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
4. 

   AOL Desktop Search

   • 1

   • Free

   Peruse your hard drive using AOL's search technology

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
5. 

   Advanced Find and Replace

   • 2.5

   • Trial version

   Replace text in multiple code pages simultaneously

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Saves time in replacing and deleting multiple words. Very fast and efficient.

   CONS: Cannot search PDFs. Cannot search network drives.
6. 

   Duplicate Files Finder

   • 3.3

   • Free

   Find duplicated files on your hard drive

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Removes duplicated files.

   CONS: Can't recognise all duplicates.
7. 

   Dealseeker

   • 4

   • Free

   A free program for Windows, by Blumentals Software.

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
8. 

   ESP

   • 3.8

   • Free

   A really fast, handy desktop search engine

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
9. 

   Xbox Commander

   • 4

   • Free

   Browse your Xbox and computer drives and manage ISO files

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
10. 

    Power Searcher

    • 2

    • Trial version

    Powerful tool to find files on your PC

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
11. 

    The Sleuthhound! Desktop Search

    • 2.5

    • Trial version

    A trial version Software utilities program for Windows

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
12. 

    ScanDir

    • 4.5

    • Free

    Create directory lists and perform different tasks with them

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
13. 

    winLight

    • 4

    • Free

    A Windows version of the Spotlight search tool

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: Better than the Windows standard search tool.

    CONS: Opens results in a different window. Not as useful as the real Spotlight.
14. 

    CoffeeCup Flash Website Search

    • 4.9

    • Trial version

    Add customized search to your website in a flash

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
15. 

    WebBrowserBookmarksView

    • 4.9

    • Free

    All your bookmarks from different browsers

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: Import bookmarks from various accounts and devices. Copy and paste bookmarks on CSVs. Supports all major web browsers.

    CONS: Better suited for use with larger link catalogs.
16. 

    Instant File Name Search

    • 4.6

    • Free

    Find files on your PC or LAN within seconds

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
17. 

    Locate

    • 3.6

    • Free

    A free program for Windows, by Uku.

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
18. 

    Dvygun Smart Search

    • 4

    • Free

    Quick local search engine for all types of files

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
19. 

    Hulbee Desktop

    • 3

    • Free

    A powerful way to search files

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: Automatic indexing. Filtering by file type, size and date. Preview videos, pictures and documents.

    CONS: No keyboard shortcuts.
20. 

    Text Filterer

    • 2.5

    • Trial version

    The ultimate text searcher for Windows

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows