DocFetcher

DocFetcher, developed by Tran Nam Quang, is an essential tool for anyone in need of a powerful desktop search application. Positioned under the category of System Utilities and the subcategory File Managers, the latest version of DocFetcher is 1.1.25. This open-source software allows users to search the contents of their files, offering functionality akin to having Google for local documents. Instead of just scanning the file names, DocFetcher delves into the text within each document.

Upon installation, files such as DocFetcher.exe, DocFetcher-1024.exe, and RunAsSpc.exe are included. The software is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows XP, XP Professional, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, making it accessible to most Windows users.

Users looking to effectively manage and locate documents will find DocFetcher particularly useful. It supports a variety of popular formats (DOC, HTML, TXT, PDF, PPT, XLS, and more), although there are known issues with PDFs during some tests. Searching inside documents in a range of formats, you will no longer need to manually open each file to find specific text.

For those interested, older versions of the program like 1.1, 1.0, and 0.9 are also available for download. The program requires the creation of indexes for the folders to search, which can be easily managed through the right-click on the Search Scope field on the interface's left side. Updates to the index can be performed manually by pressing F5. Users can employ filters such as file type and maximum size to refine search results.

Pros:

• Free and open-source
• Supports a wide range of document formats
• Built-in viewer to preview search results
• Customizable filters for more precise search outcomes

Cons:

• Manual indexing can be time-consuming
• Some issues with PDF compatibility

Overall, DocFetcher stands out as an invaluable tool for those in need of robust file management and search capabilities on their Windows systems.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. We cannot guarantee that the program is safe to download as it will be downloaded from the developer's website. Before launching the program, check it with any free antivirus software.

You may want to check out more software, such as Quick View Plus, Diskeeper Home or Effective File Search, which might be related to DocFetcher.