UltraFinder

Finding files on a crowded computer doesn’t take a lot of time, given you’re using a proper set of tools. Windows comes with such a feature, but it’s only fitted with minimum operations, and you might be on the hunt for advanced alternatives. One such example is UltraFinder capable of looking up files of interest on both your computer, and FTP server.

It doesn’t take a lot of time before the application gets installed and you get to check out the set of features. The interface can feel a little overwhelming at first, with various navigation panels, output windows, and requirement fields all bundled in plain sight. However, view options help you organize the interface as you see fit by toggling visibility of certain panels.

The application comes with two operable modes. One of them is specialized in finding a file based on custom input. As mentioned, search can be performed either on your local drive, or on a FTP server by filling in appropriate connection details, as well as account credentials.

Regardless of the major location you also need to specify exactly in which folders to search. You can add multiple locations for more chances of success. Basic input can either mean a word or file mask. There are also different filters to apply to either look for content or name, find regular expressions, match whole word or case, as well as configuring date, size, and attributes to include in the operation.

The second mode helps check whether there are multiple instances of a target file. Path needs to be specified, as well as filters. You don’t actually get to find files based on an existing one, but you can use filters like ignoring zero byte files, system, hidden, Recycle Bin items, or those inside the Windows folder.

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that UltraFinder is sure to find the file you’re looking for pretty fast. It can be used both locally and with a FTP server, with methods to either locate a target or reveal all duplicate entries. Advanced filters are used to narrow down results, making this app worth at least a try.