To search files, I always used windows explorer but it was slow, sometimes it did not return all the expected results, and it uses lots of RAM.
I tried some freeware non-indexing searchers but some were slow, and others did not have all the features I wanted.
So since I develop some application in my work I decided to create my own portable program: CSearcher.
CSearcher is a simple & fast free non-indexing search program.
Since I’ve been using it I gave it to some colleagues at work and they gave me same good feedback.
I then decided to clean and polish the program and publish it as freeware! To contribute back.
No installation required, everything runs from its folder, just copy it anywhere.
Characteristics:
•	Results can be Files AND/OR directories!
•	Windows native DLL calls for better performance.
•	Portable tool, you can install it in any folder.
Advantages:
•	One of the fastest non-indexing free File searchers.
•	Low RAM usage.
Features:
•	Integration with Explorer menu for seamless search of folders.
•	Exclude patterns.
•	Date and size options.
•	Find files that contain specific text.
•	Calculate MD5 and compare files. Allows users to generate the file checksum (MD5 Hash)
•	Simple Hex Viewer of any file.
•	Search history.
•	Filtering:
o	Filter results. After finding all the results you want, you can dynamically filter results for faster finding of different items.
o	Filter possible duplicate file (same name and size), can be confirmed with md5.
•	Export selected results to CSV or HTML file.
 
Requirements:
•	.Net 4.0 runtime installed and Windows compatible O.S.
Downloads:
•	http://www.informan.pt/csearcher/CSearcher_1.0.0.0.7z	Compressed archive.
•	http://www.informan.pt/csearcher/CSearcher_1.0.0.0.exe	Self-Extracting file.
I know it can be improved but I would like some comments and opinions.
Would it have a place in portableapps?
Hugo
 
      
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I have created a small site: www.informan.pt/csearcher
I've published new versions with small fixes:
Version 1.0.1.1 :
[fix] Config.xml was not loaded from exe folder
Version 1.0.1.0 :
[alt] 1st time values and default values now enable subdirectories, show files and show folders checkboxes
[new] Clear buttons for clearing Search pattern(s):" and "Exclude pattern(s)
[new] Added tray icon
[new] Added option to minimize to tray
[fix] Small fixes in menu strip
[fix] If CSearcher cannot load configuration file (config.XML) a message is displayed and default values are loaded
[fix] Resolved flickering problem in status progress bar while searching files
[new] Added remove sorting option in "view menu" to disable any result sorting
Downloads for 1.0.1.1:
http://www.informan.pt/csearcher/CSearcher_1.0.1.1.7z Compressed archive.
http://www.informan.pt/csearcher/CSearcher_1.0.1.1.exe Self-Extracting file.
Screenshots
http://www.informan.pt/csearcher/Images/1.png
http://www.informan.pt/csearcher/Images/2.png