There comes a time when we all forget where we have stored a particular files, or need to track down a series of files that have a particular name. Windows’ own search tool is useful to a certain extent, but it can also be somewhat slow and limited. This is where the free Listary can help, making it possible to perform searches in Explorer windows as well as Open and Save dialogs.

As the program is always running in the background, there is not need to remember to launch it – it is always there for whenever you might need it. The tool can be called up using a keyboard shortcut and you can then start typing your search terms. Real-time results and autocomplete mean that it often takes little more than a few letters to find what you are looking for.

Features such as autocomplete and wildcard searches help to make it easier and faster than ever to find what you’re looking for, and the fact that Listary can be used without ever having to move your hands from the keyboard is another great time-saver.

Listary is available for Windows, and is completely free of charge for personal use, although there is also a pro version of the tool for $19.95. You can find out more and download your copy of this invaluable search utility by paying a visit to the Listary review page.