Tech riderRev. 23 Sept 2026
Windows Search
- 1Runs onWindows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported platformsWindows
- 4Index locationsLocal PC folders and files; PC drives; OneDrive results; selectable folders or entire PC depending on indexing mode
- 5Content searchYes
- 6Email searchYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: microsoft.com
Overview
Windows Search is ranked #45 of 59 in desktop search software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows.
Compared on desktop search software
- Free plan
- Yesmicrosoft.com
- Supported platforms
- Windowsmicrosoft.com
- Index locations
- Local PC folders and files; PC drives; OneDrive results; selectable folders or entire PC depending on indexing modemicrosoft.com
- Content search
- Yesmicrosoft.com
- Email search
- Yesmicrosoft.com
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Desktop Search Software in 2026#45 of 59
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