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Listary is a desktop search utility for Microsoft Windows that can search for files on a computer. It works with items in File Explorer, Task Manager, Registry Editor, Windows Desktop, and "Open..." or "Save..." dialog boxes. Listary is licensed free of charge for personal use.
Features
Smart Search: "Find-as-you-type" search list that narrows down on typing a part of the item name.
Wildcards: Find-as-you-type search using wildcards like '*' and '?'.
Shortcut to command mode: type /cmd to enter the command line window in the current directory.
Hotkey: Press Super+W to start Listary. Customize shortcuts to select items from lists.
The tool sits in the system tray, showing only a search bar that disappears upon pressing the Esc key.
'Traditional' search: Find-as-you-type search list that narrows down on typing item names in exact order.
Text editing with the preferred text editor.
Auto-complete by pressing the Tab key.
Regular expression support.
Reception
Supercharge Windows File Management with Listary Appstorm's Review
Reviewing Listary, an Awesome File Browsing and Searching tool For Windows GuidingTech's Review
Listary CNET Editors' review
Listary - Smart solution for browsing and finding files or folders FindMySoft Editor's Review
Finding files in Windows folders: Listary
A Great Improvement On The Windows File Dialog
How To: Improve File Searching in Windows Explorer using Listary
GIGA SOFTWARE Review
See also
Journaling file system
USN Journal
References
External links
Official website