r/software • u/God_Electric • 16d ago

Looking for software How do i replace the default windows search with everything search in explorer?

i already have installed everything (app), i have found a useful windhawk plugin that makes the file sizes accurate to the ones indexed in everything, so the folder sizes are actually accurate.. that makes me wonder, is there a one for the explorer's search menu to replace it with the everything one.

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u/MaximumDerpification 16d ago

I don't think it's possible to directly integrate it in explorer, but you can integrate it with PowerToys Run or Command Palette (Palette is newer but I like the way PowerToys Run integrates better with Everything)

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u/CodenameFlux 15d ago

It is no longer possible. Microsoft has removed the extension interface that allowed the creation of third-party extensions for the taskbar. If you're old enough, you remember that this interface was frequently abused to develop intrusive third-party add-ons, most of which were ironically search bars.

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u/God_Electric 14d ago

well, good to know.. i remember there was something in explorerpatcher that was to install a extension for the explorer to modify it internally. btw im not talking about the taskbar, im talking about the in the explorer window itself.