# Listary for Windows PC - **Name:** Listary for Windows PC - **Version:** 6.3 - **Developer:** Bopsoft - **License:** Freeware - **Platform:** Windows - **Requires:** Windows 10 / 11 - **File type:** EXE Installer - **Size:** 12.3 MB - **Category:** System & Utilities - **Updated:** 2026-10-21 - **SHA-256:** c62249e0d4d49bd3f062d55635cf6a3ab089ea8ee7f6c03947f6febfafaa0288 - **Canonical page:** https://filecobra.com/app/listary-file-search-pc/ - **Download page:** https://filecobra.com/download/listary-file-search-pc/ - **Direct download:** https://dl.listary.net/Listary.exe > Listary finds any file on your PC the moment you start typing — instant search inside Explorer and open/save dialogs, an app launcher, and folder jumping in one tiny tool… Listary is a lightning-fast file search and app launcher for Windows. Start typing anywhere in File Explorer to find files across all drives instantly, jump between folders and open/save dialogs with Ctrl+G, launch applications, run web searches, and execute commands — all from a small keyboard-driven bar. It integrates with Explorer, Directory Opus, Total Commander and open/save dialogs, indexing NTFS drives in seconds with almost no resource use. The free version is fully capable for everyday search. ## Installation 1. **Download the installer** — Download Listary from the official vendor link on this page. 2. **Run the setup** — Open the downloaded installer file and follow the on-screen installation steps. 3. **Launch the app** — Start Listary from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. ## Editorial verdict Listary's magic moment arrives inside an Open or Save dialog: you are in the wrong folder, you press Ctrl+G, and the dialog teleports to the folder you currently have open in Explorer. That single trick — 'Quick Switch' — justifies the install for anyone who moves files between applications all day. Around it sits search that is honestly instant: type two or three letters in any Explorer window and matching files across every drive surface as you type, with fuzzy matching forgiving your typos. Indexing a full NTFS drive takes seconds because it reads the Master File Table directly, and the resident footprint is a few tens of megabytes. The launcher bar (double-tap Ctrl) covers app launching, web search shortcuts, and shell commands well enough to retire heavier launchers. The free version is generous; Pro adds filters, custom actions and prioritization polish rather than rescuing anything crippled. Complaints are modest: the settings sprawl over many pages, a few dialog integrations depend on the host application's cooperation, and Everything (voidtools) remains the purist's choice for search alone. But as an everyday Explorer companion, Listary is the rare utility Windows veterans reinstall first on a new machine. ### Strengths - Instant, fuzzy file search across all drives from inside Explorer — start typing in any folder window and results appear as you type. - Quick Switch (Ctrl+G) syncs open/save dialogs to your current Explorer folder, eliminating the daily folder-navigation tax in every application. - Double-tap Ctrl opens a capable launcher for apps, web searches, and commands that can replace a separate launcher utility. - Indexes entire NTFS drives in seconds via the Master File Table and stays tiny in memory, so there is no background cost to the speed. - Integrates with Total Commander, Directory Opus, 7-Zip and standard dialogs; the free version keeps all core search features unlocked. ### Trade-offs - The configuration interface is broad and occasionally confusing, with related options living on separate pages. - Deep dialog integration depends on each host program behaving like a standard Windows dialog; a few custom applications do not cooperate. - Pro features like advanced filters and custom actions sit behind a paid upgrade — the free tier is strong, but power users will feel the nudge. ## FAQ **Is Listary free?** Yes, there is a fully usable free version with instant search, Quick Switch and the launcher included. Listary Pro is a one-time paid upgrade that adds advanced filters, custom actions and other power features — it is not a subscription. **How is Listary different from Everything?** Everything is a dedicated search window and the fastest pure filename index. Listary embeds search into Explorer and file dialogs, adds Quick Switch folder syncing, and works as an app launcher — it is a workflow tool, not just a search box. **What is Quick Switch and how do I use it?** In any Open or Save dialog, press Ctrl+G and the dialog jumps to the folder currently open in your Explorer window (or the last one used). It also works from many third-party file managers Listary supports. **Does Listary slow down my PC?** No. It reads the NTFS Master File Table for near-instant indexing and idles at a few tens of megabytes of memory. There is no constant disk scanning like older search indexers. **Can Listary search inside file contents?** Listary searches filenames and paths, not document contents. For content search, pair it with Windows Search or a dedicated tool — Listary's job is finding and reaching files at keyboard speed. --- Source: https://filecobra.com/app/listary-file-search-pc/ · Mirrored from the publisher's own release channel by FileCobra. FileCobra runs no antivirus lab of its own.