Tuesday, January 25, 2011

File Hound, searching text inside files.

File Hound (Hound 3) is a little application that looks for text inside files. It integrates itself within explorer via the context menu giving you the ability to sudden look for text by right clicking on selected folders. It is very fast, and even if it looks "spartan" my everyday use give to this utility the best appreciation. If you need a quick look inside files without the need to create a database or to deal with cryptic and boring settings, this is for you.

File Hound

Its basic functionality are: filtering files by extension, deciding the size of file(s) to look for, subfolder search, explorer shell integration with folders, compatible with x64 systems and obviously, the text to search. It looks inside any file, including binaries, giving you a glimpse of the matched text through a simple searching progress and result interface, with highlighted text. It's mainly targeted at small and quick searches because its nature, the searching process can't be stopped or resumed.
I love this little great program and i really suggest to give it a try. "Install it and forget about it", it will be a great help in critical moments. It's portable.

File Hound Homepage
http://www.jimmythefork.com