"Everything" is an administrative tool that locates files and folders by filename instantly for Windows. Unlike Windows search "Everything" initially displays every file and folder on your computer (hence the name "Everything"). You type in a search filter to limit what files and folders are displayed.
Why is Everything so fast compared to Windows Search?
Everything achieves its speed by directly accessing the NTFS Master File Table (MFT) and utilizing the USN change journal to monitor file changes in real-time. This approach allows it to instantly index and update file names without scanning the entire drive, resulting in near-instantaneous search results. In contrast, Windows Search often relies on broader indexing and metadata scanning, which can be slower and less efficient.
Does Everything search file contents or just file names?
By default, Everything focuses on indexing and searching file and folder names. However, starting from version 1.5, it introduces optional content indexing. Users can enable this feature to search within file contents, though it may impact performance.
Can Everything index network drives or non-NTFS volumes?
Yes, Everything can index network drives and non-NTFS volumes, but with some limitations. While it efficiently indexes NTFS drives using the MFT, non-NTFS drives require manual addition and are indexed through traditional scanning methods, which can be slower. For network drives, users can add them via UNC paths.
Features
- Small installation file
- Clean and simple user interface
- Quick file indexing
- Quick searching
- Minimal resource usage
- Share files with others easily
- Real-time updating
What's New
- Size, Dates and Attributes Indexing
- Fast Sorting
- Thumbnails
- Preview Pane
- ReFS Support
- Advanced Search
- Multi-file Renaming
- Content Searching
- Fast Reindexing
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