This task can be performed using WinFindr
Windows File Search
Best product for this task
WinFindr
dev-tools
WinFindr is a lightweight and easy-to-use Windows file and registry search tool, that can also search inside PDF files.
What to expect from an ideal product
- WinFindr scans multiple Windows drives at once, so you can spot duplicate files across your C and D drives without manually opening folders one by one.
- The built-in registry search means you can track down misplaced or orphaned file references that standard Windows Search completely ignores.
- WinFindr reads inside PDF files during the search, which helps when you remember a keyword from a document but have no idea which folder it landed in.
- The tool is lightweight enough to run on older Windows machines without slowing them down, making it practical for everyday file cleanup tasks.
- Unlike Windows Explorer search, WinFindr gives you focused results fast, cutting the time spent hunting duplicate or lost files from minutes to seconds.
