The program finds excellently while internet is available. But, if there is a problem with internet, the program does not find the same thing in the same computer.

I have found help for users that experience the program crashing, albeit not in everyone's case.

I found out like several others that it was difficult to get the program through its initial setup step without crashing. The program crashed over and over but I was determined to get past that dilemma, and I was finally able to get it to go through to the Registration part. The program started the scan part, but then at some point, Windows reports the program has stopped:
A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available.

I tried removing a single Scan Folder via the Modify feature, but the program still crashed. I don't use My Documents but applications often do place files that I might want to search, so I tried removing all the Scan Folders except My Documents, but the program still crashed. I even tried removing all folders but the program would not accept no Scan Folders at all. To get around the problem, I had to remove all of the default Scan Folders, and then create a new one of an empty drive (in my case an empty SD card).

Since the scan was able to complete my empty drive, at least I could Register the program now. You can use the Key Symbol at the top right of the main window, or use the drop-down menu at the program's upper left icon (small, down-pointing triangle next to the program name).

Without the program going through the initial default Scan Folders, I doubt the program will be able to find anything I am looking for. Therefore, I wanted to add the default Scan Folders I had removed, but again the program would crash with each new add.

Finally, I started looking at the Settings menu. One option caught my eye. Under the Advanced tab, there is an option for Memory Consumption, and by default it is set at 4. I changed it to 1, and again tried adding My Documents. This time it completed. Voila!

That made sense since, when I initially tried setting the program up, I had several other Windows open. As I closed each additional program to free up memory, the Scan would last longer before crashing, but when it came to working on a 149 page docx file, it could never complete it. I finally decided a full reboot might be what it takes to get past any memory issues.

My initial (default) set of Scan Folders also included the Desktop and Videos, which I did not want to add back in. My initial set also included my Downloads folder, which does have many text and document files, plus PDF files I would like to have indexed, so it was the next logical folder to add. The Downloads folder is the one that has the 149 page docx file. Now with a fresh new start right after a clean boot, with memory consumption set at 1, I am expecting 100% success, but alas, I presumed too soon. The program got through about 95% of the scan bar but while working on the 149 page docx file, Windows reported it had stopped working.

During the initial scan and the scan after the reboot, I didn't have any of the file types it searches open, so it seems to have a problem with size of file, as well as other possible issues.

I suspect that the program does have a problem with memory when scanning large documents, however it could be poor design in that the program does not let Windows know it is still scanning. Who knows what it could be?!

I removed the docx file type and the full scan was able to complete. Not the way I would want it but this program does not seem to be able to do it any other way in my case. Your results may vary.

Also, when a Scan Folder was removed via the Modify function, the program has a Save button, but the Scan Folders that were removed were there the next time the program starts following a crash. It should save the Scan Folders as modified instantly. I believe the buttons would be better labeled as OK; Save implies the configuration data is saved on disk.

The "whole word" feature:
A standard feature of text/code editors is to search for the "whole word" however few "file" search tools will offer the feature of "whole word" (as this program claims) so if looking for the word "sometime" the file search tools will locate instances of "sometime" and "sometimes" and if that tool is a search and replace tool, you cannot be sure to replace only the places that have the word "sometime" and not "sometimes". This is not a search and replace tool but still having the "whole word" feature is a nice thing to see. Thankfully text/code editors are starting to have a "Find in File" and "Replace in file" feature. We need the same for other document types, although that is not an easy task to solve with document files as it can mess other things up such as justification.

As someone mentioned, there are spelling errors:

"You might have to wait for several minites"
I waited for several "minites" to show up but they never did. What are they? Yes, I know "minutes."

that to be searched
should be
that are to be searched

Scaning
should be
Scanning

My Document
should be
My Documents
... and there are similar names that should have an s at the end since it is referring to multiple files.

Your registration is successful
should be
Your registration was successful

Minor: In General settings, the word Font is used to identify the list of typefaces, and Size is used for the point size. Font should be changed to Typeface, as Font means ALL attributes, not just the typeface name. The error is common due to Microsoft's initial Windows SDK labeling the common typefaces dialog with the word Font. For 400 years (since Gutenberg) the word font has had a clear definition; now in the computer age, Microsoft taught everyone wrong. Initially, many computer dictionaries got it wrong too, but many have since corrected the error.

Conclusion: I learned many years ago the value of good organization for computer files. As a result I rarely need something like this program, however there are times when I need to locate several files with the same term, and so a good Search program can usually find all of them faster than I can navigate to each one. I have several plain text search options, but there are fewer ones that can search MS Word files and PDF files in the same search. Therefore, I really had hoped the program would be beneficial.

What I mostly need is search capability outside the computer realm. I need a head/glasses mounted camera that saves video of me taking things out and putting things into a container, then through image identification, saving that data as text so I can locate my battery charger for my camera. And I don't know what I did with that Glue Gun; I need to fix something.

I've carried out a few short tests, and reckon that TextSeek shows a LOT of promise.

Except for those goofy spelling errors (mentioned elsewhere on this page) -- such as "scaning" instead of "scanning" and "Scaning is done" -- and the fact that Australia is missing from the list of countries and regions, it's a rather big island that's impossible to miss on a map of the globe!

The "search zone" is a nifty idea, and the only other search engine I'm aware of which has this function is dtSearch. Instead of a single vast search index -- which can take days to build, and can be corrupted in a single event thus needing compete re-indexing -- you can index smaller amounts of data. With TextSeek you can search a single zone or all zones, with dtSearch you can search any selection of zones which is handier.

If I get the time, I will make further comments on TextSeek in one of my blogs.

Just wanna share that program crashes `when scanning on 1st startup if some pdf file / document file or excel file etc is opened , was able to start with other programs closed on 1st startup , better than all other applications doing same purpose, three cheers for whole team

Installed without any problems on a Windows 7 64bit machine but after scanning for a few minutes it crashes. Tried again two times with exactly the same result. Any help

Just what I wanted to find a certain document when I have a lot of text files.
I had a similar program some years ago but it only found text in plain text documents (TXT) where this program also looks in pdf and other files.

I don't know if scanning parts of my drive first is a good idea as I would select a certain folder that has a document that I want to find and I have documents in many folders.

I got the key serial number sent to me by email but I can't find everywhere to enter this number into the program.
The text file says click on the top right hand icon but all I can find is a question mark icon which is for help.

Those recommending Agent Ransack, should warn that the free version has limitations (on how many records it will search).
UltraSearch is free, and has no such limitations.
UltraSearch does not need to create/maintain an index.
Yet is still very fast.
Rob
PS You can instruct it to skip (not search) the windows Folder.
I avoid using the mine shaft called Documents and Settings, and you can tell UltraSearch to skip that too.

Not a patch on Agent Ransack, but even more or a concern is that this software connects to the internet when searching my external drives. Why the internet connection, makes me very suspicious as external drives are USB and not NAS. Search results were pathetic to say the least if the software didn't just decide to give up and shut down. certainly not worth the $39.00 price tag. Concept is good but execution is very poor and buggy. Uninstalled.

I tried installing three times on one Windows 10 laptop. TextSeek crashed hard every single time. Then I tried to install two times on a different Windows 10 Machine and TextSeek crashed hard both times. I give up!

Installed without any problems on a Windows 10 64bit machine but after scanning for a few minutes it freezes then shuts down. Tried again three times with exactly the same result. Very disappointing because I was hoping to be able to use this program. Uninstalled.

Agree that Agent Ransack and FileLocator are both GREAT! I also use Locate32 (also freeware):
https://sourceforge.net/projects/locate32/files/

Program initial screen has no less than three spelling errors.

There is no Key symbol displayed to allow entry of the License.

The initial scan failed every time I tried to use it.

Uninstalled.

2 fantastic Freeware pieces of software do the same without I-net connection: Agent Ransack by Mythicsoft or Ultrasearch by Jamsoftware. Give them a try, they might be better suited for your purposes.

Perfect + speed searching !!! (for 1st time - it make own database of words - and then - make the search in that).

Perfect idea !!!

after scanning files the program exists or crashes. Rather slow in the scan. I see these symptoms have been mentioned by others. On the positive side, it uninstalls well.

After scanning files, it quietly exits itself. Uninstalled.

Best Doc. manager i have ever seen was a giveaway here last year, hope it returns.Wonderfox doc Mgr. Try it, Bet you'll love it. https://www.videoconverterfactory.com/document-manager/

Nothing beats Agent Ransack and FileLocator both free and both search files or test inside files or doc's also search by time and date.
ALL virus free too been using it for years and its fast

Seems like it could be a good tool but, on my admittedly hoarder-like system, after it scans for several minutes it just quits.

Deleted reluctantly.

Very impressed everything I searched for TextSeek found. I was also able to search all my drives. Highly recommend.

What does this program do that Windows 10 indexed search doesn't do? I can find the content of files just fine currently, just wondering what is better about it. Personally when I want better search, I use the old Google Desktop, still works.

There is no offline search, if internet connection is missing or blocked, all searches in the program lead to nothing but a "Your search - XYZ - did not match any documents." message, so for those without a internet connection, this program is pretty much useless.

Other than that, it did work as advertised in my short test, created a Zone index, made a search and it did find the documents containing the text.

Just for the fact that it doesn't work offline, it is a real dealbreaker for me.

thumbs down. unable to access external hard drives

Hi, while today's Offer might be a decent Tool for Full-text search, another one I find indispensable to find text documents (and any, including media files) is called 'Everything'. It's extremely fast, tiny, supports whole list of languages aiding foreign characters in texts, and it's free. Only yesterday I was searching desperately for a picture I could not remember name of, but selecting one word in 'Everything's search engine I would definitely use naming this file (that is location where photo was taken) - in seconds listed all instances on my PC where that pic was stored. Oh, I needed it to compose a Card for today's grand occasion of our special Day (mission accomplished:) Happy International Women's Day!!

Software I mentioned can be found here:
https://www.voidtools.com/
https://www.voidtools.com/he-il/support/everything/supported_languages/

Well, downloaded, installed, tested, deleted.
IMHO, TextSeek is too cumbersome, slow and not "intelligent" enough. It seems to me that this program uses 1990's algorithms and techniques.
Agent Ransack (free) runs circles around TextSeek.

Tried to register the program and see a cannot connect to the internet error. Firewall allows textseek to access the net.

Impressed, searched files on my server & found what I asked, presented with detailed files

Work on my Machine (Windows). The new app supports well for Chinese and Japanese documents. A little slow for search speed, maybe caused by the full-search. Hope to support more formats in next version.