Locate is a utility that as its name implies finds files. You already have a file locator built into Windows, but this Locate dude is fast, real real fast. What Locate does is build a database of all your files whenever you start your computer--then searches that database when you need to find something. I have a zillion html files. It found them all in a very few seconds.

Deal is, Locate has to regularly rebuild the database so it will be up to date. When you install Locate, you are given a choice of having it load up when you start your computer. This allows it to rebuild its database (which takes a minute or two) every morning. OR you can have it rebuild the database as needed.

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