Google Desktop Search
by Google
A Google-supported program to allow users to easily search their desktops
Google Desktop automatically indexes the following types of items on your computer and allows you to perform full-text searches on them:
Outlook e-mail;
Google Desktop Search allows instant, full-text searches of various items on your computer.
Netscape Mail
Thunderbird
Outlook Express
Firefox
Mozilla
PowerPoint
Images
MSN Instant Messenger
Zip
AOL Instant Messenger
Internet Explorer
video
Netscape
Word
Excel
Audio (mp3 and so on)
text files
Google Talk and more when using special plugins.
Google Desktop copies (snapshots) of files and other items each time you view them and saves them in a cache on your computer's hard drive. So instead of recreating items deleted by mistake, you can just find them with Google Desktop.
Google Desktop allows you to instantly get the most up-to-date and interesting information with Google Gadgets.
- a quick search window;
- "smart" indexing;
- search for deleted files;
- support for different types of files;
- a quick search window;
- advanced search form;
- Google gadgets;
- side panel;
- a regular and free search panel;
- interface for adding gadgets;
- better protection;
- the search lockout;
- integration with Outlook.
PROS
Fast search results across your computer's files and emails.
Allows previewing of documents without opening them.
Customizable and user-friendly interface.
Allows previewing of documents without opening them.
Customizable and user-friendly interface.
CONS
Can consume a lot of system resources during indexing.
Limited file format support compared to other search tools.
No updates or support since it was discontinued in 2011.
Limited file format support compared to other search tools.
No updates or support since it was discontinued in 2011.
James
the idea of google desktop search sounds amazing. i will like to say that it is not as deeply integrated into the system as the native search and desktop companion created by microsoft, cortana. while the google desktop search offer recovery of mistakenly deleted files, it will be more awesome if i can easily search for an app i want to launch as well. thanks.
Benjamin
Google desktop search for windows is a great idea which can be used to do a system wide search for a particular keyword. This idea has been implemented in Mac OS already and has proven as a essential tool used on a daily basis. Another extra feature that isn't in macs, are that deleted files or snapshots are stored in cache so if you ever accidentally delete a file, it will be stored on your google desktop. All in all, Google desktop for windows is a good program that should be introduced to computer consumer's daily use.
John
Google desktop search is just the one. I can't actually believe i got through this long with out. The search function is so simple and always accurate. It even lets you search through deleted files. I can't get over how well the text search works on audio files
Ollie
Google Desktop Search for Windows allows you to bring the search capabilities of Google right to your desktop without a browser. The convenience allows quick searches from your fingertips. A great alternative replacement for search without having Chrome hog down your resources.
Arran H.
Google Desktop Search is a free desktop search application that allows users to quickly and easily search for files stored on their computer. The software can index and search documents, emails, chats, music, photos and other files. It also integrates with Google web search results, allowing users to find information on the web alongside the files on their computer.
Finlay G*******q
I have been using Google Desktop Search for quite a while now and overall I am pleased with it. It is very quick and efficient in finding files I am looking for. It also has a great feature to search emails, which is very helpful for me. It integrates with Chrome and other Google applications which is convenient. The user interface is simple and straightforward. I do find that occasionally it does not return the results I am expecting, however that is fairly rare. It also has some privacy concerns but I generally feel safe using it.
Leon M.
Google Desktop Search is a great tool to help you quickly find files and information, although I have had some problems getting it to index some of my files correclyt.
Nathan Legleiter
Google Desktop Search softwre is great for quickly finding files on my computer, but it sometimes has troubel remembering where I have saved them.
Josh Z.
This software allows users to search for files, emails, and other content across their computer and connected devices. It indexes the contents of files and emails to provide quick and accurate search results. Users can also customize search settings and create shortcuts for frequently used files or folders. Additionally, the software offers a sidebar with gadgets for quick access to news, weather, and other information.
Logan
Google Desktop Search is a powerful tool that empowers users to hunt down files, emails and other data quickly and efficiently on their personal computers. As a key feature, it indexes files to provide swift search results just like a web search engine. It remains unmatched when it comes to seamlessly searching through a multitude of file types and applications on your computer, including emails, music files, presentations, and more.
Archie
Quick access to files, emails, and web history at the fingertips, but occasional lag in indexing can be frustrating.
Nathan
Efficient, customizable, quick search results, user-friendly interface.
Christopher
Fast and efficient search.
David
Search my PC and find everything fast. So helpful!
