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SearchMyFiles
What SearchMyFiles is
SearchMyFiles is a free Windows utility for locating files in local folders and drives. It can search for duplicates using file size, byte-by-byte binary content comparison, duplicate filenames, or duplicate criteria. A OneDrive folder can be included through NTFS symbolic links or junction points. You can exclude selected folders from searches and include the Recycle Bin or Trash in the search scope. SearchMyFiles is portable, so its listed Freeware plan requires no installation. The software is focused on file discovery and duplicate finding rather than broader file management. It runs on Windows and has been available from a maker founded in 2001. The Freeware plan has no listed price, while the pricing model is free. These options let you choose whether matching should rely on a simple size check, exact content comparison, or filename duplication when reviewing files across supported locations.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need a portable utility for finding files and possible duplicates. It is also useful when searches must include OneDrive links, exclusions, or the Recycle Bin.
What it does well
- Freeware plan requires no installation
- Compares files byte by byte
- Supports duplicate filename matching
- Scans OneDrive through NTFS links
- Allows folder exclusions and Recycle Bin searches
What to know first
- Windows only
- No listed paid plan price
- OneDrive scanning uses links or junction points
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freeware | Portable utility · No installation required · Duplicate file search | On request |
As nirsoft.net lists them, read 19 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
SearchMyFiles provides several concrete ways to locate files and duplicates on Windows without an installation step. Its portable freeware model and configurable search scope suit focused file-finding tasks.
Facts from SearchMyFiles's own pages
- Founded
- 2001 · nirsoft.net, 4 Oct 2026
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