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Modern Drive Search 🚀

Version 1.0.0

Download ModernDriveSearchInstaller_x64.exe
Download ModernDriveSearchSetup.exe

Modern Drive Search is a powerful, intuitive desktop tool for searching and managing files across all drives on your Windows system in real-time. Whether you're hunting for a file across multiple drives or managing your files with advanced context menu options, this app is designed to make your life easier.


Features

🔍 Live File Search

  • Real-time results: See matching files instantly as you type and press Enter.
  • Drive-specific search: Narrow down your search to a specific drive or scan all drives at once.
  • Skips system folders: Avoid clutter by skipping system directories like Windows, Program Files, etc.

🌙 Dark & Light Modes

  • Switch between Dark Mode and Light Mode with a single click.
  • The app remembers your preferred theme for future sessions.

📁 Comprehensive Drive List

  • Lists all connected drives with details like name, letter, free space, and total capacity.
  • Provides an easy way to select a specific drive for targeted searches.

Advanced File Management

Right-click on any search result to:

  • Open the file or its location in Explorer.
  • Copy, Cut, Rename, or Delete files directly.
  • Create Shortcuts or Add to Favorites.
  • Copy Full Path or just the File Name to your clipboard.
  • Share, Open With, or view the Properties of the file.

Enhanced Search Results

  • Search results are displayed in a table format with columns for:
    • Type, Name, Path, Size, and Last Modified Date.
  • File types are color-coded for quick identification (e.g., PDFs, images, executables).

Screenshots

Dark Mode with Live Search

Dark Mode


Installation

  1. Download the latest version from the Releases page.
  2. Run ModernDriveSearchInstaller_x64.exe or ModernDriveSearchSetup.exe.
  3. Follow the setup wizard to install the app.
  4. Launch the app from the Start Menu or Desktop Shortcut.

System Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: x64 architecture required
  • RAM: 4 GB or higher recommended
  • Disk Space: At least 100 MB for installation

Getting Started

  1. Search All Drives

    • Simply type a search term into the search bar and press Enter.
    • Matching files will appear in the results table in real-time.
  2. Search Specific Drives

    • Select a drive from the Drive List on the left panel.
    • Enter a search term and press Enter to restrict the search to that drive.
  3. File Actions

    • Right-click on a search result to access actions like Copy, Rename, Open With, etc.
  4. Dark/Light Mode

    • Click the Dark Mode / Light Mode button in the top-right corner to toggle themes.

Changelog

v1.0.0 (Initial Release)

  • Live File Search with instant results.
  • Dark and Light Modes with theme persistence.
  • Drive Overview with free space and drive letter details.
  • Advanced Context Menu with 12 file management options.
  • Optimized for performance with smart folder skipping.

Known Issues

  • Searching very large drives may take time but remains stable.
  • Some file actions (e.g., sharing) require PyWin32 to be installed.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your proposed changes. For bug reports or feature requests, open an issue here.


License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.


Feedback & Support

  • Found a bug? Submit an Issue.
  • Have suggestions? Let us know by opening a discussion or contacting us directly.
  • Stay updated by watching the repository on GitHub.

Thank you for using Modern Drive Search! 🎉