Even supposedly straightforward tools such as Windows Explorer offer options that are not always recognizable at first glance. The search function, for example, not only finds files and folders. With additional search options, the result can be refined and used for numerous purposes.
However, the Windows search is not always fast enough and often does not deliver the desired results. This can be optimized, but alternative search tools offer better performance, depending on the purpose.
There is also room for optimization in the Windows update. This allows the system and some Microsoft applications to be updated automatically. For some time now, Microsoft has been offering a tool for the command line that can be used to install and update popular tools and applications. Here we present a program that enables convenient control via a graphical user interface.
1. USE THE WINDOWS EXPLORER SEARCH FUNCTION
Searching for file or folder names and file contents tends to be slow, especially on well-filled hard drives. It is faster if you at least know the folder under which a desired file is probably located. The quickest way for Windows to find files is within folders in your own user profile. Windows automatically creates a search index for these folders, which catalogues the names and sometimes also the file contents.
If required, additional folders can be added to the search index – for example, from a second hard drive (point 3). To perform a search, start Windows Explorer, navigate to the folder you want to search and enter the
