The default search feature on the Windows normally works inefficient and spend lot of time, but sometimes can not find the file/folder that you desires. This article shares you the Best Free Windows Search Tools which are the alternatives to Windows search.

1. neoSearch

neoSeach is small and free Windows search tool that allows you to find your data quickly and accurately. All you need to do is type a single letter into the search box, the software will instantly list all files/ folders beginning with that letter in the results.

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2. UltraSearch

UltraSearch is an another free search tool that can find files and folders on local NTFS drives and provides the results in just a few seconds. This tool does not maintain an index which is stored on your hard disk, but achieves its speed by working directly on the Master File Table (MFT) of the NTFS partitions.

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3. Snowbird

Snowbird is a freeware for Windows which can search for files either by name or by content. However, searching the contents of files takes more time than just searching for filenames.

This Windows search tool uses the standard cut-copy-paste model for copying and moving data, which should be familiar to most users.

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4. FileSearchEX

FileSearchEX is an another freeware alternative that provides a standard context menu enabling it to blend in with the OS. It offers the simplified search interface like Windows XP, yet in an updated and modern fashion. Unlike other search tools, FileSearchEX works well with limited account permissions.

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5. Everything Search Engine

Everything Search Engine is a free search software for Windows which helps you find your files and folders in your computer by name instantly! Unlike Windows search, this tool initially displays every file and folder on your computer.

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6. Super Finder XT

Super Finder XT is the powerful replacement for Windows XP™ built-in search. This freeware can search files, folders and other data efficiently and easily!

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7. Locate32

This free search software for Windows finds files and directories based on file and folder names stored in a database. Locate32 saves to a database the names of all files on your hard drives. Once the file indexing has occurred, you can locate files quickly by using the application’s search form.

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8. Wise JetSearch

Wise JetSearch is a freeware that can help you search files or folders on all your local drives in just a few seconds. All you need to do is input your keywords, select the drive and then start to search.

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