HDDB (HardDisk DataBase) is a file search tool that provides as-you-type results to search terms. The program quickly assembles a database of the drive contents on initial program-run and keeps this until another check is run (or a regular check is set in options). Since the program doesn't auto scan for changes on start-up, searches can be conducted on the previously saved data.
Additional features include lightning fast sorting, folder search panel, folder sizes (enabled in Tools - Options), thumbnail view, folder tree view, named searches, multiple instances, file listing export, and command-line support. Although the program doesn't do live updates, it can be set to auto-update on a timer (e.g. 5 minutes, daily, at startup, etc.)
Only functional on NTFS drives, but does not require admin privileges or trigger UAC prompts like similar programs. Does not search file internals.
Note: Main site offline, linking to Archive.org and Softpedia. Accessory files are also available (thanks Userfriendly).
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download hddb-[version number].x86.exe or hddb-[version number].x64.exe to a folder of your choice and launch. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Everything, Ultra File Search Lite, UltraSearch |
What's new? |
New features:
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Official blog: https://zhuangzhonglong.wordpress.com/
Softpedia download links: http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/System/File-management/Portable-Hddb.shtml#download
v4.4.0
seems like site is dead (temporary?)
v4.4.0
As for interface, you can disable a few panels so the UI resembles Everything.
v4.3.4
If there is one reason why you should use HDDB over Everything, it's the ability to sort searches instantly. Everything hangs when you attempt to sort (for me anyway).
v4.3.4
fullbug: there are some things it does better than Everything, some not. Feature-wise I think HDDB wins while I tend to prefer Everything's interface.
v4.1.0
Better then Everything search?
v4.1.0
No sort by filetype - a big flow.
v3.7.0
Corrected.
v3.5.1
1B (uncompressed) - lol !
v3.5.1
joby: thanks, updated. Just going with Softpedia.
v4.4.0