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Whats a good replacement for Windows Search on XP?

April 26, 2017good replacement search Windows XP

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Whats a good replacement for Windows Search on XP?

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You have couple of options: Windows Desktop Search and Copernic Desktop Search. Windows Search http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/desktopsearch/default.mspx Windows Desktop Search is similar to search feature in Windows Vista. If you are not ready to upgrade to Vista but want the search functionality, the Windows Desktop Search is for you. As this is tightly integrated with the OS, it might work better for some. Windows Search is able to search for e-mail too. For list of supported files http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/desktopsearch/technicalresources/filetypes.mspx Direct download link http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/desktopsearch/choose/windowssearch4.mspx?tab=Install%20It Copernic Desktop Search http://www.copernic.com/en/products/desktop-search/ This was one of the best search software before Windows Search being introduced. There is a paid version but the free one should be sufficient for basic search. Copernic Desktop Searc