UltraSearch Releases Version 2.1

September 16, 2016

Now, after more than a year, we have a new version of a popular alternative to Windows’ built-in Desktop Search, UltraSearch. We learn the details from the write-up at gHacks.net, “UltraSearch 2.1 with File Content Search.” The application works by accessing a system’s master file table, so results appear almost instantly. Writer Martin Brinkmann informs us:

The list of changes on the official UltraSearch project website is long. While some of them may affect only some users, others are useful or at least nice to have for all. Jam Software, the company responsible for the search program, have removed the advertising banner from the program. There is, however, a new ‘advanced search’ menu option which links to the company’s TreeSize program in various ways. TreeSize is available as a free and commercial program.

As far as functional changes are concerned, these are noteworthy:

  1. File results are displayed faster than before.
  2. New File Type selection menu to pick file groups or types quickly (video files, Office files).
  3. Command line parameters are supported by the program now.
  4. The drive list was moved from the bottom to the top.
  5. The export dialog displays a progress dialog now.
  6. You may deactivate the automatic updating of the MFT index under Options > Include file system changes.

Brinkmann emphasizes that these are but a few of the changes in this extensive update, and suggests Windows users who have rejected it before give it another chance. We remind you, though, that UltraSearch is not your only Windows Desktop Search alternative. Some others include FileSearchEX, Gaviri Pocket SearchLaunchy. Locate32, Search EverythingSnowbird, Sow Soft’s Effective File Search, and Super Finder XT.

Launched back in 1997, Jam Software is based in Trier, Germany.  The company specializes in software tools to address common problems faced by users, developers, and organizations., like TreeSize, SpaceObserver, and, of course, UltraSearch. Though free versions of each are available, the company makes its money by enticing users to invest in the enhanced, professional versions.

Cynthia Murrell, September 16, 2016
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