by amarilloactor 19 Apr 2009

It's a program for all of you that will make finding files

amazingly simple. It's called AvaFind.
I don't know how often you search for files (not manually,
but using the search function in XP) but it takes forever.
This FREE program called AvaFind that takes an inventory of
all of the files on
your hard drive and keeps the list of those files somewhere.
The initial set-up takes a little while depending on how many
files you have. I have about 50 Gig of files on my hard drive
and I think it took about 15 minutes to go through all the
files to make the list. But then, I typed in "rose" in the
search box and instantly it brought up a list of ALL the files
on my hard drive that had "rose" in the name. (I think there
were 1,200 of them). I then did a search on ".pes" just to
see how many .pes designs I had on my PC (not including the
ones that are still zipped, of which are in the thousands) and
instantly (well maybe 2 or 3 second later) it came up with a
list of 112,000 files with ".pes" in them that I could look
through to find the file I was looking for. I am constantly
putting files in a folder and then forgetting where I put them.
With the old search program it took literally 5 hours to
seach for the file I was look for. With this program, even
if you only know part of the name, you put that in the search
box and it finds it in nanoseconds. And everytime you create a
file, or delete a file, it updates it's 'list' so it's always
current. I was soooo amazed. It puts a icon in your tray
at the bottom of the screen so all you have to do is click
it and it aks you if you want to open the program window and
then you just put in your file name. It's sooo cool.

I download all my freeware from Cnet. It's a site that has
all kinds of downloads, but it is a more reliable source for
getting downloads. You do have to register to download from
the site, but it's worth it. I think they just
ask for the basic info, name, address, phone, and you create
a User Name and Password and then when you google something,
just look for the "Cnet" site address and select that one item
from the big list to get your download from. It's more
secure and there is less chance of downloading something
you don't want (like a virus or trojan horse, etc).

I will post the URL under a this message)

I am just so excited about this new utility that I had to
share and you. I dont' know how you all feel
about freeware or downloading from an unknown site on the net
but I have been downloading freeware and regular software
from Cnet for years and have NEVER had a problem.
They also basic offer technical support for software on
their site.

It might be worth your while just to give it a try. It is just
so fast, and you don't even need to know the exact file name.
I highly recommend it. And like I said, if you are like me and
can't remember where you put files, it's going to be a life-
saver.

Good Luck and PM me and let me know how you make out if you
do download it or have any questions.

Eric

software

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Comments (29)

by clawton 27 Apr 2009

Thanks for the information

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by loish 27 Apr 2009

Thank you! This is FAST. I filled in the boxes for my search, hit enter and looked up to see no change on the screen. THEN I realized it had long since done the search as I was typing! Good find! flowers to you.

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by annatjievdw 27 Apr 2009

Hi Eric, Thanks for sharing this with all the Cuties. I downloaded it a few minutes ago but it is too late now and I must get some sleep. Will try it tomorrow. Can you maybe tell me where I can download a free digitizing and resizing program?

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by dixie 21 Apr 2009

Thanks Eric. I downloaded this today and have tried it out. It is fabulous I just can't believe how quick it is. Yes this will be a great tool to have especially when we have so much on the computer.
Thanks Again Just try it out everyone it will be a great time saver

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by edithfarminer 20 Apr 2009

Will try it,Thanks

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by edithfarminer 21 Apr 2009

Downloaded it and it is GREAT, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

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by michelej 20 Apr 2009

Thanks Eric, will give it a go!!!!

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by marjialexa Moderator 20 Apr 2009

Ok, just found this. It's raining and I may be really dumb today, but I looked this over, and I'm not sure I understand why this is different from the search function in the 'Start' menu of my XP. I can set parameters on that, look for all or part of a file name, zip files can be included in results, I can search by date if I want, etc. I like the Cnet site, they have good stuff, but I just don't see why this is different from the search I already have. I could be really dense, that's been known to happen, hee hee hee. Explain, somebody? Thanks, and hugs, Marji

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by misscharlie 20 Apr 2009

If I understood correctly...I think Eric explained that doing a search of your C:/ drive can take a long time (I know it does for my C drive) this software program reduces the amount of time it takes to do a search, other than the initial set up of it.

by marjialexa 20 Apr 2009

Well, I must not have as much stuff as everybody else, hee hee hee. My XP search usually takes about 60 seconds, if I put in exactly what I'm looking for. Hmmm, do I need more "stuff" on my computer? Hee hee hee.

by amarilloactor 21 Apr 2009

I obviously didn't follow the tutorial on how to post about software. SORRY!!!!

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by kraai 20 Apr 2009

Thanks Eric I will try it.

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by kezza2sew 20 Apr 2009

ok thanks Eric, will d/l when time permits....

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by iris2006 20 Apr 2009

Thanks Eric it is fantastic, just dl and it works very quick. Saves a lot of time. What would we be without U :0)

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by quiltgrama 20 Apr 2009

Just getting ready for work but will look later thanks Eric.

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by pennifold 20 Apr 2009

Thanks for a wonderful find.

Love and blessings Chris

Is's a Bonza find! (that means great, fabulous, good, fantastic etc. etc.)

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by marjialexa 20 Apr 2009

Chris, your cartoon is toooooo funny!!

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by sissibrode 20 Apr 2009

PLEEEEEEEEAAAASE, Is there a version compatible with Vista ???

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by amarilloactor 21 Apr 2009

Sissi - I don't think there is one for Vista, sorry.

Eric

by sissibrode 22 Apr 2009

oh, sad ! thanks

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by sissibrode 20 Apr 2009

thanks for this info Eric, i will try *

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by lynlaing 20 Apr 2009

Thank you so much Eric that is fanastic

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by castelyn 20 Apr 2009

Eric thanks for sharing with all of us, will save time for us all

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by lavonda211 20 Apr 2009

Eric...Thank you so much. I downloaded this program, tried it and it`s fantastic. Definately saves time and no stressing trying to quickly find that design you needed hours earlier but couldn`t remember where it was!
Thanks
LaVonda

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by pennifold 20 Apr 2009

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Lavonda, I sent you a Private Message 12 days ago and I still haven't heard back from you. You have to look in the third tab along on the top where it says PUBLIC, PERSONAL AND PRIVATE.

Love and blessings Chris

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by ewroland 19 Apr 2009

I just downloaded the program and it's awesome,
Thanks so much for posting this.

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by kttyhwk4 19 Apr 2009

WOW, Eric can't thank you enough....this is a great software. Thanks again!

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by gg2009 19 Apr 2009

It's too late tonight, and busy for a few days with my family, but will check it out further. Thanks.

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by waterlily 19 Apr 2009

That sounds like an amazing tool! I will deffinately be giving it a try! Thank You SO much!

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by auntbaba 19 Apr 2009

Thanks for sharing this Eric. I can't wait to try it.! *4U

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by aviesel 19 Apr 2009

I took you at your word...I downloaded and tried it out. It is amazing! It will save me a ton of time looking for things I've "misplaced" X-D THANKS A TON!!

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by raels011 19 Apr 2009

Thanks. I will try it

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by raels011 19 Apr 2009

Have done and it is a real time saver Thanks a lot

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by asterixsew Moderator 19 Apr 2009

Thanks Eric this looks very interesting.

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by toet 19 Apr 2009

Thankyou i will try later,it sounds to be a good time saver*

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by tippi 19 Apr 2009

Thanks Eric. I will have to try it when I get the time

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by marymoore 19 Apr 2009

ok i am game here lol i will try it when i can have some peace with kids lol

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by quiltgrama 20 Apr 2009

hey Mary nice to see you computer probs all fixed?

by pennifold 20 Apr 2009

Welcome back - love Chris

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by amarilloactor 19 Apr 2009

Here is the URL. Good Luck and let me know if you like it. I did not write it and get nothing from talking about it. I just came across it and wanted to share it with you.

1 links:[1] AvaFind - File Search Software
download.cnet.com

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by lenamae 19 Apr 2009

thanks Eric I will check it out.right now I am in the middle of packing to move.

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