Tools / File search
NAS File Finder
A Windows utility for searching file names and folder names inside a NAS, shared folder, or local directory. It is intended for quick name-based lookup without installing Python or other extra tools.
1. Extract the ZIP
Right-click the downloaded ZIP file and extract all files before running the installer.
2. Install
Double-click install_NAS_File_Finder.bat. A desktop shortcut will be created.
3. Launch
Open the NAS File Finder shortcut, or run start_search_app.bat from the extracted folder.
4. Search
Enter a search word and choose the target folder. You can search files, folders, or both.
How to use it
- 1. Enter the search keyword.
- 2. Select the target folder, or directly enter a UNC path.
- 3. If needed, choose a shortcut file to resolve a .lnk destination.
- 4. Choose whether to search files, folders, or both.
- 5. Start the search.
Search results can be opened by double-clicking. You can also open the containing folder or copy paths. No additional Python installation is required.