Comments on: SearchMyFiles lets you Search Windows without Leaving Traces

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Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:34:28 +0000

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By: Roy

Roy — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:04:58 +0000

I recommend TheSearchMan.

unlike Everything , TheSearchMan’s database is encrypted and it doesn’t show ALL files at the startup.
The database of Everything is on the most wanted List of hackers as it lists all your files.

TheSearchMan is a mere 30 KB download.
It is portable also. That means NO INSTALLATION.

Unlike Everything or Locate32 which can only search in the index, TheSearchMan can do real searching,ie, in the drive with a super fast speed.

It searched my 50GB Seagate drive in a little over 2 seconds.
It has bagged many 5 stars and Top Software awards.

The interface of TheSearchMan is extremely simple.
Just enter the path and search criteria

TheSearchMan’s database is updated on the fly.

The home page is:
http://venussoftcorporation.blogspot.com/2009/08/thesearchman.html

Its also been reviewed by ghacks and addictivetips.

By: wolfshades

wolfshades — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:27:33 +0000

The “leave no trace” option is interesting. Looks like the employer is building a file, in which case you’re going to be asked to perform this function a few more times. I’ve been down this road before myself – it’s not fun but like you say, it’s your job, so you have to do it. Thanks very much for the file tip!

By: Nunya

Nunya — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:20:54 +0000

But that would leave a trace, it would show that last user that logged in, unless group policy is overriding that setting…

By: Karl L. Gechlik

Karl L. Gechlik — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:47:23 +0000

Well he could have also used a encrypted vnc session or at least a proxy so HR didnt see the pirate bay traffic coming from his computer. But like I said he disconnects the network from the machine when it is not in use and he though he was safe…

By: richduper

richduper — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:41:24 +0000

This guy didn’t seem to be going very far to hide his activity, he could easily have used an encrypted volume, which would have rendered your handy-dandy little tool completely useless.

By: Karl L. Gechlik

Karl L. Gechlik — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:03:16 +0000

Local administrator password FTW!

By: Nunya

Nunya — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:58:19 +0000

So BIOS was locked, but he left the system access unlocked while he was away from his desk?

By: Nunya

Nunya — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:49:52 +0000

So the BIOS was locked down, but he didn’t password protect access to the system when he was away?

By: Karl L. Gechlik

Karl L. Gechlik — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:22:22 +0000

The machine’s bios was locked down and the boot to usb or cd/dvd was disabled… Hence being ordered to go and get my hands dirty.

By: Jrobie

Jrobie — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:15:27 +0000

And that is why everybody in the office hates the IT guy. I’ll definitely check out the program though, thanks

By: Dnyanesh

Dnyanesh — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:13:30 +0000

I’ve been using Everything for a quite long time. It works great. I will surely try this one out!

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:39:09 +0000

Couldn’t you also use just about any Linux LiveCD?

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By: catester

catester — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:45:04 +0000

Nice. I’ve been using Everything (http://www.voidtools.com/), which is also a portable app, but I am totally going to try this. Great find.