File Hunter2006 build 3.01.02

File Hunter is a simple-to-use tool made to help you conduct speedier file search operations than using the built-in Windows feature dedicated to this task. It contains only basic options and a couple of configuration settings that even inexperienced PC users can tinker with.

Outdated application

Before proceeding any further, you should know that this app hasn't been updated for a very long time. Although it was successfully launched in our tests, it prompted error dialogs, probably due to compatibility issues with newer Windows editions.After a fast installation that requires minimal attention, you are welcomed by a small window with rudimentary appearance, representing File Hunter's interface.

Easily perform file searches and print the results

The target drive to be included in the scan scope can be selected from a drop-down list. Unfortunately, the tool doesn't implement options for scanning any folders of your choosing.It can be asked to either display all files from the target drive in the search results list, or only those matching a specific name or file extension that you define.By default, the search results are shown in color, and you can make them black and white instead. It's possible to cancel the search task, save the file list, or print it. There are no other notable options implemented.

Evaluation and conclusion

The app didn't put a strain on the overall performance of the PC in our tests, since it needed low CPU and RAM to work properly. Its options are approachable and scan operations are carried out pretty fast.On the other hand, as previously mentioned, File Hunter is a very old application and it showed a lot of errors in our tests. Therefore, you should look for a more reliable file searcher.