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FileSeek 5.1 Now Available!

August 9, 2016

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 Main Window
FileSeek Result Context Menu
FileSeek Result Context Menu

Searching for Text Within a Specific File Type

May 6, 2016
  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
    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
    Advanced Tab


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


Installer Options

November 14, 2015

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

For more options, please consult the Inno Setup help file that comes with Inno Setup.


The following parameters are especially useful for deployments.


/SILENT
Enables Silent Install option (shows progress while running)

/VERYSILENT
Enables Silent Install option (does not show progress while running)

/LANG=en
Forces the installation language to English

/DIR="c:\folder"
Sets the default installation folder

/LKEYUSER="license key"
Specifies the license key for the current user (the user running the installation)

/LKEYALL="license key"
Specifies the license key for all users

/LPATHUSER="C:\license.txt"
This parameter can be used instead of /LKEYUSER. Specifies a text file containing the license key for the current user. Also accepts UNC paths.

/LPATHALL="C:\license.txt"
This parameter can be used instead of /LKEYALL. Specifies a text file containing the license key for all users. Also accepts UNC paths.

/LAUNCHAFTER=0
FileSeek will not run automatically after setup completes.

/MERGETASKS="!desktopicon,!desktopicon\common,!desktopicon\user"
Setup will not create a Desktop icons

/MERGETASKS="desktopicon,desktopicon\common,!desktopicon\user"
Setup will create a Desktop icon for all users


MSI Installation

You can use any of the standard Windows Installer command line options.

To perform a standard silent installation (note that the parameters are case sensitive):

msiexec.exe /i "FileSeekSetup.msi" /qn CUSTOM1="/VERYSILENT" LAUNCHAFTER=0 LKEYALL="license key"

Important Note:
When deploying via Group Policy Software Installation, you absolutely must use the included MST (transform) file on the Modifications tab, otherwise the installation will never complete.


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.


PATH="c:\folder"
Sets the default installation folder

LKEYUSER="license key"
Specifies the license key for the current user (the user running the installation)

LKEYALL="license key"
Specifies the license key for all users

LPATHUSER="C:\license.txt"
This parameter can be used instead of /LKEYUSER. Specifies a text file containing the license key for the current user. Also accepts UNC paths.

LPATHALL="C:\license.txt"
This parameter can be used instead of /LKEYALL. Specifies a text file containing the license key for all users. Also accepts UNC paths.

LAUNCHAFTER=0
FileSeek will not run automatically after setup completes.

TASKS="!desktopicon,!desktopicon\common,!desktopicon\user"
Setup will not create a Desktop icons

TASKS="desktopicon,desktopicon\common,!desktopicon\user"
Setup will create a Desktop icon for all users

FileSeek 5.0 Now Available!

November 2, 2015

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
FileSeek 5.0 Main Window
New Results View Settings
New Results View Settings

Administrative Settings

October 14, 2015

FileSeek ADMX Templates (v5.0+) are available for controlling the settings below via Group Policy in Active Directory environments. Click here to download the latest version of the ADMX templates. Note that while v5.0 was the first to support Active Directory Group Policy, we add new policy settings with each new version of FileSeek. For full compatibility with the latest FileSeek ADMX templates, please make sure your client machines are running the latest version of FileSeek.

FileSeek Personal Home License Now Available!

August 12, 2015

We're happy to announce that we've added a new license type for FileSeek Pro: The FileSeek Pro Personal Home License.

This license type allows you to install FileSeek Pro on unlimited computers in your home, as well as one computer at work, provided that you're the sole user of the work computer.

At only $15, it costs less than 3 FileSeek Pro Standard licenses, so if you have multiple computers at home, it's definitely a great choice! You can also upgrade from FileSeek Pro Standard to FileSeek Pro Personal Home at any time. If you would like more details on upgrading, please contact us.

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