We're happy to announce that FileSeek 5.2.1 is now available for download! This release fixes some UI and font issues from the previous 5.2 release.

FileSeek 5.2.1 Highlights

• FileSeek no longer supports Windows XP or Vista. To use FileSeek with these operating systems, you will need to use an older version of FileSeek
• Now requires the .NET Framework 4.6 (installed automatically if needed)
• General UI and font improvements

Updating FileSeek

We encourage everyone to update to the new version today. We'd like to send out a big thank you to the translators who worked hard to make FileSeek available in their native languages!

FileSeek Screenshots

FileSeek Main Window

We're happy to announce that FileSeek 5.2 is now available for download! This release features a fresh new look to the UI, plus many other improvements and bug fixes!

FileSeek 5.2 Highlights

• FileSeek no longer supports Windows XP or Vista. To use FileSeek with these operating systems, you will need to use an older version of FileSeek
• Now requires the .NET Framework 4.6 (installed automatically if needed)
• Resolved an issue where FileSeek would sometimes show an error when viewing a search result
• Fixed an issue with mouse wheel scrolling

Updating FileSeek

We encourage everyone to update to the new version today. We'd like to send out a big thank you to the translators who worked hard to make FileSeek available in their native languages!

FileSeek Screenshots

FileSeek Main Window

We're happy to announce that FileSeek 5.1 is now available for download! This release features new drag and drop actions, a new command line parameter, and many other improvements and bug fixes!

FileSeek 5.1 Highlights

• Now targeting the .NET Framework 4.0, which will automatically install during setup if needed
• Added an option to rename files and folders (one result at a time)
• You can now drag and drop results into the search fields
• New command line parameter to start FileSeek in the system tray (-tray)
• Search criteria will change back to the way it was before clicking the 'Search in New Tab' button
• FileSeek will now only sync search profiles when starting from the command line if it needs to load a profile
• FileSeek can now extend a query through multiple lines of a file
• Many other stability, performance, and bug fixes

Updating FileSeek

We encourage everyone to update to the new version today. We'd like to send out a big thank you to the translators who worked hard to make FileSeek available in their native languages!

FileSeek Screenshots

FileSeek Main Window

FileSeek Result Context Menu

1. First, make sure you have the appropriate file handlers installed for the file type you want to search. We have links to the file handlers for some common file types here: https://www.fileseek.ca/FAQ/#filehandlers
2. On the Search tab, enter the folder that you want to search in the "Path" text box. Type the file extensions you want to search in the "Include Files" text box (e.g. *.xlsx). Type the text you want to search for within the files, into the Query text box.
   

   Search Tab
   
   
   
3. On the Advanced tab, disable all of the "Show files/folders..." options except for the "Show file names that match the 'include files' filter" option. Also make sure that the "Process file contents using File Handlers" option is enabled.
   

   Advanced Tab
   
   
   
4. Click Search, and you should get the results you're looking for!
   

   Search Results
   
   
   

Please note: If you're deploying FileSeek via Active Directoy GPO, please read the MSI Installation section carefully, and as always, make sure to test it thoroughly before deploying it into production.

Note: The FileSeek installer requires administrative privileges in order to run successfully. If the installer is run using an account that doesn't have administrative privileges on the system, UAC will request the credentials for an administrative account on the system.

EXE Installation

The following parameters are especially useful for deployments.

MSI Installation

The following MSI properties are especially useful for deployments. Any of the properties below can be included in an MST (transform) file if deploying via Group Policy. If you create your own MST file, you must include the CUSTOM1="/VERYSILENT", and LAUNCHAFTER=0 properties for deploying the MSI through Group Policy Software Installation.

We're happy to announce that FileSeek 5.0 is now available for download! This release features a slightly modified interface, support for Group Policy (with ADMX templates for almost every setting), and a bunch of other improvements as well!

FileSeek 5.0 Highlights

• Updated user interface with support for per-monitor DPI scaling in Windows 10
• Search result columns can now be customized
• Added multi-column sorting (hold shift when clicking the 2nd+ columns)
• Search Profiles can now be exported/imported locally
• Group Policy support (with ADMX templates)
• Resolved an issue where FileSeek tried to open shell32.dll when double-clicking a file
• Many other stability, performance, and bug fixes

Updating FileSeek

We encourage everyone to update to the new version today. We'd like to send out a big thank you to everyone who helped beta test FileSeek, and to the translators who worked hard to make FileSeek available in their native languages!

Screenshots

FileSeek 5.0 Main Window

New Results View Settings