Listary Download
Mina Meiss
AFAIK there is one major drawback when comparing to Everything (Voidtools): it closes the interface, so one needs to re-open it each time and (needcase) retype the previous search string.
For example: one searches on "Opus" - Listary finds all hits, one then open a folder, Listary is gone.
Regretfully it does not show modified date either. If files- or folder names look very much identical, the modified sort may help you to select the latest version.
I use Listary for quick searches and Windows Search (inside Opus) for more complicated ones. The "Open/save file dialogs" integration is nice, but does not always work (sometimes is not Listary's fault, as some programs use some kind of non-standard dialog).
I gave up on setting favorites and projects. I usually move my folder around and then I would need to upgrade the new path every time. In Opus I set a small number of aliases that are enough for me. The "find as you type" saves my time when these don't.
I tried that beta quite a while back. The last time I checked it appeared to be abandoned by the developer. Any changes on that front? I'm still using version 5 (pro) and it seems to work fine with Win 11.
The reason I posted was because some of us use Listary with Directory Opus and I initially couldn't find where to make it work. So I thought that I would share my findings with other users. I can say that Listary 6 and Directory Opus are working fine together.
Passes the full path and filename of each selected item. Files are passed one at a time - a command that uses this code will be repeated once for each additional selected item. If no files are selected the command will still be run, passing an empty string for this code.
Full paths, one at a time, selected items not required, long filenames, source file display
otherwise ive shut listary off inside of Dopus itself as Dopus does better at keyboard navigation without an extra popup box. if were still torturing myself with File Explorer I could see were it would be helpful. haha
Listary is an enhancement that allows you to quickly search almost any listing in Windows by simply typing your search terms. The program will pop up a small, semi-transparent window in Explorer windows (including open/save dialogs), Task Manager, Registry Editor and even directly on your desktop. The program works with almost any application with a system-generated list.
Although some programs will automatically jump to the first letter you type (a find-as-you-type feature of Windows Explorer), you must type quickly for more than one letter and cannot see your output. Listary brings a long-time feature of Linux to Windows, letting you enter whole words and type slower with automatic changes. Additionally, it allows wildcards and has the ability to edit your input with immediate results.
Advanced features include hotkeys, autocomplete, blacklists, favorites, a customizable window. Note that the program contains many "pro"-only features, but the program is very functional in its basic version.
Note: The latest version is no longer portable. This entry has been updated to reflect the last known portable version of the program.
Listary v6 is no longer portable. There is only an installer version wich indicates that settings are stored in the user profile folder. Latest portable version is v5.00.2843 for Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP SP3. Download: ://www.listary.com/download/ListaryPortable.zip?version=5.00.2843
Listary 4.23.1728 has been released. By the way extraction instructions are not up to date- ListaryPortable folder doesn't contain Win32 or x64 sub-folders- there is one single Listary.exe for both x32 and x64 versions of Windows.
fyi, for those who ridicule support for windows 2000 - I had contacted Listary support last year, and they were very nice. They sent me an unofficial version that ran on windows 2000.
I have misplaced that file, and I have asked them again.
In the worst case, I'll implement at least the "find as you type" feature with autoit, if they are unable to help this time.
Sorry if my comment seems off topic!
The advantage of running an exotic OS, is that it is immune to modern malware. These oler systems can be used to go on the internet safely. Therefore, YES, versions for older (I mean "exotic") OSes are always welcome!
@ mica
Well yes of course especially when you're talking about such an old OS. I was so upset too that it does not even support Windows 3.1. Microsoft are such jerks. Hehe.
@ yogi
Well the way the shell in XP, Vista, and 7 works apparently is quite different than 2000 and therefore the continue to implement it was too annoying for the developers so they decided to drop it. They can't always make sure it works on every single version OS because that would be ridiculous (although at least they have it working in XP).
After reading the info on this site about what this program is about and reading the author's web site info, its clear to me that the info here is confusing and unintelligible. Why couldn't the folks at Portable Freeware take time to read the info provided by the author???
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