DT Search Desktop is a powerful desktop search application for Windows. Unlike the built-in Windows search, it[SQ]s designed for very fast and comprehensive indexing and searching of a wide variety of file types, including many less common or specialized formats. Key features include :

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Speed and Accuracy:

It[SQ]s known for its speed in indexing and retrieving search results, even across massive amounts of data. Its indexing is quite thorough.

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Broad File Type Support:

DT Search can index and search within numerous file types, including common document formats (like .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt), email formats, databases, images, audio, and video files—far exceeding what Windows Search handles.

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Advanced Search Capabilities:

Beyond simple keyword searches, it provides advanced search options like Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT), wildcard characters, proximity searching, and more refined filtering. This allows for very precise searches.

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Filtering and Sorting:

Results can be filtered and sorted by various criteria (date, file type, size, etc.) to refine search results.

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Integration with Other Applications:

It can integrate with other applications, allowing for searching directly from within those programs.

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Secure Searching:

Supports encrypted files and protects sensitive data.

In short, DT Search Desktop is a superior alternative to Windows[SQ] built-in search for users who need to search very large amounts of diverse data quickly and precisely, often professionals in fields that manage vast quantities of documents or specific file types. It[SQ]s a commercial product; it[SQ]s not free.