The Everything.ini stores all the settings for Everything.
Most of these settings can be changed from within Everything, in the Everything Options.
To show the current value for a setting in the status bar, type in the following search and press ENTER:
/<ini option>
where <ini option> is one of the ini options below. Not all ini options are supported.
For example, to check the current value for the ini option snap, type in the following search and press ENTER:
/snap
The current value is shown in the status bar for 3 seconds.
To change the value for a setting, type in the following search and press ENTER:
/<ini option>=<value>
where <ini option> is one of the ini options below and <value> is the new value. Not all ini options are supported.
For example, to enable the snap ini option, type in the following search and press ENTER:
/snap=1
The new value is shown in the status bar for 3 seconds.
The Everything.ini is located in:
%APPDATA%\Everything
If Store settings and data in %APPDATA%\Everything is disabled, the Everything.ini is stored in the same location as Everything.exe.
The Store settings and data in %APPDATA%\Everything setting is stored in the Everything.ini in the same location as Everything.exe.
To open your Everything.ini file, type in the following search and press ENTER:
about:config
The Everything.ini is automatically generated. Any changes made to the Everything.ini while Everything is running are lost when Everything exits.
Please exit "Everything" before making changes to the Everything.ini file.
To exit Everything:
Right click the Everything system tray icon and click Exit.
The Everything.ini should be opened and saved as UTF-8.
[section]
key=value
For list values, use double quotes to escape commas.
When using double quotes to escape list values, the \ character is used as an escape character.
For example:
folders=c:\program files,"c:\\a,folder,with,commas",\\server\share,"\\\\server\\share2"
[Everything]
This begins the Everything section.
Only the Everything section is used.
General settings for Everything.
app_data
The location of settings and data. If set to 1, settings and data are stored in %APPDATA%\Everything. If set to 0, settings and data are stored in the same location as the Everything.exe.
This option is always stored in the Everything.ini in the same location as your Everything.exe.
run_as_admin
Run Everything as an admin. If set to 1 and Everything was run as from a standard user account, Everything will relaunch as an admin. If set to 1 and Everything was run as an admin, Everything will continue as normal. If set to 0, Everything will not relaunch as an admin.
This option is always stored in the Everything.ini in the same location as your Everything.exe.
allow_multiple_windows
Create a new search window or show an existing search window when Everything.exe is run. If set to 1, a new search window is always created. If set to 0 and no search window exists a new one is created. If set to 0 and a search window already exists, the existing search window is shown.
run_in_background
Specify wether Everything should exit after all the search windows have been closed. If set to 1, Everything will continue to run in the background after closing all the search windows. If set to 0, Everything will exit when all search windows are closed.
show_tray_icon
Show the Everything icon in the notification area. If set to 1, the tray icon is shown. If set to 0, the tray icon is not shown.
language
The Language Identifier in decimal for displaying text. If set to 1033, English (US) is used. If set to 0, The user default language for displaying text is used.
open_folder_command2
open_file_command2
open_path_command2
explore_command2
explore_path_command2
The command to execute when opening or exploring a folder, file or path.
See External file manager for more information.
last_export_type
The last export type. Can be one of the following:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | EFU File |
| 1 | CSV File |
| 2 | TXT File |
check_for_updates_on_startup
Check for updates when Everything is started. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
connect_history_hosts
A list of successful ETP connections.
connect_history_ports
A list of ports for each connect_history_hosts.
connect_history_usernames
A list of usernames for each connect_history_hosts.
connect_history_link_types
A list of history link types for each connect_history_hosts. Can be one of the following values:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | C:\ links. |
| 1 | \\server\C links. |
| 2 | \\server\$C links. |
| 3 | ftp://server/C links. |
search_history_enabled
Enable or disable search history. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
run_history_enabled
Enable or disable run history. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
search_history_days_to_keep
The number of days to keep search history.
run_history_days_to_keep
The number of days to keep run history.
search_history_keep_forever
Keep search history forever.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
run_history_keep_forever
Keep run history forever.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
search_history_always_suggest
Show search suggestions on each keystroke or only show suggestions when Ctrl + Space is pressed. Set to 1 to always show suggestions. Set to 0 to show suggestions when Ctrl + Space is pressed.
search_history_sort
The search history organizer sort.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Sort by search |
| 1 | Sort by search count |
| 2 | Sort by search date |
search_history_sort_ascending
The search history organizer sort order.
Set to 1 to sort ascending. Set to 0 to sort descending.
search_history_x
search_history_y
The search history window position.
search_history_wide
search_history_high
The search history window dimensions.
search_history_column_search_wide
The width of the search column in pixels.
search_history_column_search_order
The position of the search column.
search_history_column_count_wide
The width of the search count column in pixels.
search_history_column_count_order
The position of the search count column.
search_history_column_date_wide
The width of the last search date column in pixels.
search_history_column_date_order
The position of the last search date column.
settings that affect appearance.
window_x
The last horizontal position of the search window's upper left corner, in screen coordinates before it was closed. New search windows are positioned based on this setting.
window_y
The last vertical position of the search window's upper left corner, in screen coordinates before it was closed. New search windows are positioned based on this setting.
window_wide
window_high
The last size of the Everything search window, in pixels before it was closed. New search windows are sized based on this setting.
maximized
Control how new search windows are displayed. If set to 1, new search windows are shown maximized. If set to 0, new search windows are not shown maximized.
minimized
Control how new search windows are displayed. If set to 1, new search windows are minimized, If set to 0, new search windows are not shown minimized. Everything does not save this value, it must be set manually.
fullscreen
Show the Everything search window in a full screen window. Set to 1 to enable full screen mode. Set to 0 to window mode.
ontop
Keep the Everything window on top of other windows. Set to 0 to never be on top. Set to 1 to be always on top. Set to 2 to be on top only while the search is not empty.
alternate_row_color
Set to 1 to alternate the result list row color. Set to 0 to use a solid color for the result list.
show_mouseover
Show the row the mouse is currently over in a different color. Set to 1 use a custom color. Set to 0 to use the default color.
show_highlighted_search_terms
Show highlighted search terms. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
text_size
Offset in pixels of the font height for displaying results. Set to 0 to reset.
hide_empty_search_results
Don't show any results when the search is an empty string. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to show all results when the search is empty.
clear_selection_on_search
Reset the selection when changing a search parameter. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to keep the selection between searches.
show_selected_item_in_statusbar
Show the full path and filename of the currently selected item in the status bar. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
translucent_selection_rectangle_alpha
The alpha level for the selection rectangle. Ranges from 0 - 255. 0 = transparent, 255 = opaque.
last_options_page
The last Everything options page. When opening a new option window, this page will be shown.
invert_layout
Toggle LTR/RTL view. Set to 1 to invert.
allow_multiple_windows_from_tray
Create a new search window or show an existing search window when opening Everything from the tray icon. Set to 1 to always create a new search window. Set to 0 to show an existing window before creating a new search window.
single_click_tray
Open the Everything search window with a single or double click from the tray icon. Set to 1 to open with a single click. Set to 0 to open with a double click.
close_on_execute
Close the Everything search window after executing an item. Set to 1 to close after executing. Set to 0 to keep the window open after executing.
double_click_path
Open the path in the path column when double clicking it. Set to 1 to allow a double click to open the path. Set to 0 to ignore the double click.
update_display_after_scroll
Force the display to update immediately after it is scrolled. Set to 1 to update after scrolling. Set to 0 to invalidate and update later.
auto_scroll_view
Automatically scroll the view when dragging the selection mask outside the window. Set to 1 to automatically scroll. Set to 0 to only scroll when the mouse is moved.
double_quote_copy_as_path
Include double quotes around the path when copied to the clipboard. Set to 1 to include the double quotes. Set to 0 to copy without the double quotes.
rename_select_filepart_only
Select only the file part only (not the extension) or the entire filename when renaming. Set to 1 to select only the file part and not select the extension. Set to 0 to select the entire filename.
select_search_on_mouse_click
Select all the search text when focusing the search edit.
focus_search_on_activate
Focus the search edit when the Everything window is activated.
single_click_open
Open a result with a single click or double click.
Set to 0 to use the system default setting for single click open. Set to 1 to open with a single click. Set to 2 to open with a double click.
underline_icon_titles
Show result text with underlines.
Set to 0 to use the system default setting for underline icon titles. Set to 1 to always show underlines. Set to 2 to never show underlines. Set to 3 to underline result text when hovering with the mouse cursor.
wrap_focus
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | focus is clamped to the result list. |
| 1 | focus wraps around the top and bottom of the result list. |
| 2 | focus wraps around the top and bottom of the result list and search edit. |
load_icon_priority
load_thumbnail_priority
load_fileinfo_priority
The thread priority of the load action.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| -15 | Idle priority. |
| -1 | Below normal priority. |
| 0 | Normal priority. |
| 1 | Above normal priority. |
| 2 | High priority. |
full_row_select
Allow clicking anywhere in the row to select an item and show the selection for the entire row.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
double_buffer
Use an off screen buffer when rendering the result list. Set to 1 to use the off screen buffer. Set to 0 to render directly to the screen. Use a double buffer to remove flickering when rendering. Drawing directly to the screen may improve performance on older computers.
show_number_of_results_with_selection
Show the total number of results with the selection count in the status bar. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
date_descending_first
Show dates in descending order first.
size_descending_first
Show sizes in descending order first.
size_format
The size format type, can be one of the following:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Best format depending on the size. |
| 1 | Always show sizes in bytes. |
| 2 | Always show sizes in KB. |
| 3 | Always show sizes in MB. |
alpha_select
Draw the selection mask as a translucent rectangle or a XOR outline mask. Set to 1 to use a translucent rectangle. Set to 2 to use a XOR outline mask. Set to 0 to use the system default selection rectangle.
show_size_in_statusbar
Set to 1 to show the selection or total size in status bar.
Set to 0 to disable.
Enabling can decrease search performance.
tooltips
Show or don't show tooltips in the option window. Set to 1 to show tooltips. Set to 0 to not show tooltips.
editor_x
editor_y
The last file list editor window position.
editor_wide
editor_high
The last file list editor window dimensions.
editor_maximized
The file list editor is maximized.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
rename_x
rename_y
The multi-file rename window position.
rename_wide
rename_high
The multi-file rename window dimensions.
rename_match_case
Match or ignore case in a multi-file rename operation.
Set to 1 to match case. Set to 0 to ignore case.
rename_regex
Enable regex in a multi-file rename operation.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
advanced_copy_to_x
advanced_copy_to_y
The advanced copy to window position.
advanced_copy_to_wide
advanced_copy_to_high
The advanced copy to window dimensions.
advanced_copy_to_match_case
Match or ignore case in a advanced copy to operation.
Set to 1 to match case. Set to 0 to ignore case.
advanced_copy_to_regex
Enable regex in a advanced copy to operation.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
advanced_move_to_x
advanced_move_to_y
The advanced move to window position.
advanced_move_to_wide
advanced_move_to_high
The advanced move to window dimensions.
advanced_move_to_match_case
Match or ignore case in a advanced move to operation.
Set to 1 to match case. Set to 0 to ignore case.
advanced_move_to_regex
Enable regex in a advanced move to operation.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
advanced_search_x
advanced_search_y
The advanced search window position.
advanced_search_wide
advanced_search_high
The advanced search window dimensions.
advanced_search_page_y_offset
The vertical scroll offset from the top of the advanced search page.
advanced_search_focus_id
The ID of the advanced search item that had focus last.
show_copy_name
Show or do not show the copy name context menu item. Set to 1 to show the context menu item. Set to 0 to not show the context menu item. Set to 2 to use the default show setting. Set to 3 to show when holding down the Shift key.
show_copy_path
Show or do not show the copy path context menu item. Set to 1 to show the context menu item. Set to 0 to not show the context menu item. Set to 2 to use the default show setting. Set to 3 to show when holding down the Shift key.
show_copy_full_name
Show or do not show the copy full name context menu item. Set to 1 to show the context menu item. Set to 0 to not show the context menu item. Set to 2 to use the default show setting. Set to 3 to show when holding down the Shift key.
show_open_path
Show or do not show the open path context menu item. Set to 1 to show the context menu item. Set to 0 to not show the context menu item. Set to 2 to use the default show setting. Set to 3 to show when holding down the Shift key.
show_explore
Show or do not show the Explore context menu item. Set to 1 to show the context menu item. Set to 0 to not show the context menu item. Set to 2 to use the default show setting. Set to 3 to show when holding down the Shift key.
show_explore_path
Show or do not show the Explore path context menu item. Set to 1 to show the context menu item. Set to 0 to not show the context menu item. Set to 2 to use the default show setting. Set to 3 to show when holding down the Shift key.
filters_visible
Show the filter bar in the toolbar.
Set to 1 to show. Set to 0 to hide.
filters_wide
Width of the filter bar in pixels.
filters_right_align
Left or right alignment of the filter bar. Set to 1 to align to the right. Set to 0 to align to the left.
filter_everything_name;
The name of the Everything filter.
filter_organize_x
filter_organize_y
The filter organize window position.
filter_organize_wide
filter_organize_high
The filter organize window dimensions.
preview_visible
Show or hide the preview pane.
Set to 1 to show. Set to 0 to hide.
preview_x
The width of the preview pane in pixels.
name_column_pos
path_column_pos
size_column_pos
extension_column_pos
type_column_pos
last_write_time_column_pos
creation_time_column_pos
date_accessed_column_pos
attribute_column_pos
file_list_filename_column_pos
date_run_column_pos
run_count_column_pos
date_recently_changed_column_pos
The position of the column. 0 being the left most.
name_column_width
path_column_width
size_column_width
extension_column_width
type_column_width
last_write_time_column_width
creation_time_column_width
date_accessed_column_width
attribute_column_width
file_list_filename_column_width
date_run_column_width
run_count_column_width
date_recently_changed_column_width
The width of the column in pixels.
path_column_visible
size_column_visible
extension_column_visible
type_column_visible
last_write_time_column_visible
creation_time_column_visible
date_accessed_column_visible
attribute_column_visible
file_list_filename_column_visible
date_run_column_visible
run_count_column_visible
date_recently_changed_column_visible
Visibility of the column. Set to 1 to show. Set to 0 to hide.
Settings that affect the search.
match_whole_word
Match whole words. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to match anywhere.
match_path
Match full paths. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to match filenames only.
match_case
Match case. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to ignore case.
match_diacritics
Match diacritical marks. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
match_regex
Use regular expressions. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
home_match_case
The match case value for the home search. Set to 0 to use the last value. set to 1 to use a custom value.
home_match_whole_word
The match whole word value for the home search. Set to 0 to use the last value. set to 1 to use a custom value.
home_match_path
The match path value for the home search. Set to 0 to use the last value. set to 1 to use a custom value.
home_match_diacritics
The match diacritics value for the home search. Set to 0 to use the last value. set to 1 to use a custom value.
home_regex
The Regex value for the home search. Set to 0 to use the last value. set to 1 to use a custom value.
home_search
The search type for the home search. Set to 0 to use the last value. Set to 1 to use a custom search.
home_filter
The filter type for the home search. Set to 0 to use the last value. Set to 1 to use a custom filter.
home_sort
The sort type for the home search. Set to 0 to use the last value. Set to 1 to use a custom sort.
home_view
The result list view mode for the home search.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Details |
| 1 | Thumbnails |
home_index
The index type for the home search. Set to 0 to use the last value. Set to 1 to use a custom index.
fast_ascii_search
Use single byte ASCII lower case comparisons. Set to 0 to fix Turkish I with dot mappings.
match_path_when_search_contains_path_separator
Enable full path matching when the search contains a backslash (\). Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
allow_literal_operators
Allow use of the literal operators AND, OR and NOT. Set to 1 to allow. Set to 0 to disallow. Can cause conflicts if enabled and a filename contains the text AND, OR or NOT.
allow_round_bracket_parenthesis
Allow ( and ) for grouping. Set to 1 to allow. Set to 0 to disallow. Can cause conflicts if enabled and a filename contains a ( or ).
expand_environment_variables
Expand environment strings inside % quotes. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable. Can cause conflicts if enabled and a filename contains a %.
search_as_you_type
Search as you type or search when you press enter. Set to 1 to search as you type. Set to 0 to search when you press enter.
convert_forward_slash_to_backslash
Convert backslashes (/) to forward slashes (\). Set to 1 to convert / to \. Set to 0 to allow /. Can cause conflicts if enabled and a filename contains a /. Note: filenames on NTFS volumes can not contain a /. It is possible to use / in file lists for URLs.
match_whole_filename_when_using_wildcards
Match the whole filename or anywhere when using wildcards. Set to 1 to match the whole filename. Set to 0 to match anywhere.
operator_precedence
Order of operations.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | OR > AND |
| 1 | AND > OR |
search
The last search string. Only valid if home_search is set to 1.
bookmark_remember_case
bookmark_remember_wholeword
bookmark_remember_path
bookmark_remember_diacritic
bookmark_remember_regex
bookmark_remember_sort
bookmark_remember_view
bookmark_remember_filter
bookmark_remember_index
Save the search settings to the bookmark. Set to 1 to remember the setting. Set to 0 to keep the current setting. If enabled, when the bookmark is opened the search settings are restored.
bookmark_organize_x
bookmark_organize_y
The current bookmark window position.
bookmark_organize_wide
bookmark_organize_high
The current bookmark window dimensions.
filter
The last filter name. If home_filter is 1, this filter is restored when opening a new search window.
sort
The last sort. If home_sort is 1, this sort is restored when opening a new search window. If always_keep_sort is 0, this value will be ignored if it is a slow sort.
Can be one of the following sort types:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Name |
| 1 | Path |
| 2 | Extension |
| 3 | Type |
| 4 | Date modified |
| 5 | Date created |
| 6 | Date accessed |
| 7 | Attributes |
| 8 | Date recently changed |
| 9 | Run count |
| 10 | Date run |
| 11 | File list filename |
sort_ascending
Sort ascending or descending. Set to 1 to sort ascending. Set to 0 to sort descending.
index
The last index type. If home_index is 1, this index is restored when opening a new search window.
Can be one of the follow index types:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Local DB. |
| 1 | File list. |
| 2 | ETP server. |
index_file_list
The file list filename when the last index is a file list.
index_etp_server
The ETP server when the last index is a ETP server.
index_link_type
The ETP link type when the last index is a ETP server.
view
The result list view mode.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Details |
| 1 | Thumbnails |
thumbnail_size
The thumbnail size in pixels.
status_bar_visible
Show or hide the status bar. Set to 1 to show the status bar. Set to 0 to hide the status bar.
settings that affect indexing.
auto_include_fixed_volumes
Automatically rebuild the database to include a new fixed NTFS volume has been added to the system.
auto_include_removable_volumes
Automatically rebuild the database to include a new removable NTFS volume has been added to the system.
auto_remove_offline_ntfs_volumes
Automatically remove offline NTFS volumes included in the index.
If disabled, offline volumes can be removed manually.
auto_include_fixed_refs_volumes
Automatically rebuild the database to include a new fixed ReFS volume has been added to the system.
auto_include_removable_refs_volumes
Automatically rebuild the database to include a new removable ReFS volume has been added to the system.
auto_remove_offline_refs_volumes
Automatically remove offline ReFS volumes included in the index.
If disabled, offline volumes can be removed manually.
exclude_list_enabled
Enable or disable the exclude list. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
Exclude or include hidden files and folders. Set to 1 to exclude hidden files and folders. Set to 0 to include hidden files and folders.
exclude_system_files_and_folders
Exclude or include system files and folders. Set to 1 to exclude system files and folders. Set to 0 to include system files and folders.
include_only_files
semicolon delimited list of which extensions to include. eg: *.mp3;*.jpg
Set to an empty string to include all file types.
exclude_files
semicolon delimited list of which extensions to exclude. eg: *.db
Set to an empty string to not exclude any file types.
db_location
The path where the Everything.db is located.
db_multi_user_filename
Use a unique filename for the database for each computer and user. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable. Might be useful when using the portable version on different computers.
db_compress
Use Bzip 2 to compress the database. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable. Can improve loading performance on slow hard drives at the cost of higher CPU usage when loading and saving.
index_size
Include file size information in the index.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
fast_size_sort
Maintain a size sorted index for instant size sorting.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
index_date_created
Include file and folder date created information in the index.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
fast_date_created_sort
Maintain a date created sorted index for instant date created sorting.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
index_date_modified
Include file and folder date modified information in the index.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
fast_date_modified_sort
Maintain a date modified sorted index for instant date modified sorting.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
index_date_accessed
Include file and folder date accessed information in the index.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
fast_date_accessed_sort
Maintain a date accessed sorted index for instant date accessed sorting.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
index_attributes
Include file and folder attributes information in the index.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
fast_attributes_sort
Maintain an attributes sorted index for instant attributes sorting.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
index_folder_size
Include folder size information in the index.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
fast_path_sort
Maintain an path sorted index for instant path sorting.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
fast_extension_sort
Maintain an extension sorted index for instant extension sorting.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
extended_information_cache_monitor
Monitor changes to file sizes, dates and attributes. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
index_recent_changes
Maintain a list of changes to the database. These changes can be searched, or all results can be sorted by date recently changed.
ntfs_volume_guids
The list of NTFS volumes guids to potentially include in the database.
ntfs_volume_paths
The list of NTFS volumes paths to potentially include in the database.
ntfs_volume_roots
The list of NTFS volumes roots to potentially include in the database. The root is a path without the root part to specify the base folder to index.
ntfs_volume_includes
List of include or exclude values for each NTFS volume in the ntfs_volume_path list. Set to 1 to include. Set to 0 to exclude.
ntfs_volume_load_recent_changes
List of load recent change values for each NTFS volume in the ntfs_volume_path list. Set to 1 to load recent changes. Set to 0 to not load recent changes.
ntfs_volume_include_onlys
List of load include only values for each NTFS volume in the ntfs_volume_path list. Set to an empty string to include all folders. Set to a semicolon delimited list of folders to exclude.
ntfs_volume_monitors
List of monitor values for each NTFS volume in the ntfs_volume_path list. Set to 1 to monitor changes. Set to 0 to not monitor changes.
refs_volume_guids
The list of ReFS volumes guids to potentially include in the database.
refs_volume_paths
The list of ReFS volumes paths to potentially include in the database.
refs_volume_roots
The list of ReFS volumes roots to potentially include in the database. The root is a path without the root part to specify the base folder to index.
refs_volume_includes
List of include or exclude values for each ReFS volume in the refs_volume_path list. Set to 1 to include. Set to 0 to exclude.
refs_volume_load_recent_changes
List of load recent change values for each ReFS volume in the refs_volume_path list. Set to 1 to load recent changes. Set to 0 to not load recent changes.
refs_volume_include_onlys
List of load include only values for each ReFS volume in the refs_volume_path list. Set to an empty string to include all folders. Set to a semicolon delimited list of folders to exclude.
refs_volume_monitors
List of monitor values for each ReFS volume in the refs_volume_path list. Set to 1 to monitor changes. Set to 0 to not monitor changes.
filelists
A list of file list filenames to include in the index.
folders
A comma separated list of folders to include in the index.
folder_monitor_changes
A comma separated list of monitor values for each folder in the folders list. Set to 1 to monitor changes. Set to 0 to not monitor changes.
folder_buffer_size_list
A comma separated list of buffer sizes in bytes for each folder in the index.
folder_rescan_if_full_list
A comma separated list of rescan if full option for each folder in the index.
Set to 1 to rescan if full. Set to 0 to ignore changes if buffer is full.
folder_update_types
A comma separated list of update types for each folder in the folders list. Can be one of the following values:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Never update. |
| 1 | Update at a specified interval. |
| 2 | Update on the specified day. |
folder_update_days
A comma separated list of update days for each folder in the folders list. Can be one of the following values:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Update everyday. |
| 1 | Update every Sunday |
| 2 | Update every Monday |
| 3 | Update every Tuesday |
| 4 | Update every Wednesday |
| 5 | Update every Thursday |
| 6 | Update every Friday |
| 7 | Update every Saturday |
folder_update_ats
A comma separated list of update ats in hours for each folder in the folders list. Can be in the range from 0 - 23.
folder_update_intervals
A comma separated list of update intervals in minutes or hours (depending on folder_update_interval_types) for each folder in the folders list.
folder_update_interval_types
A comma separated list of update intervals types for each folder in the folders list. Can be one of the following values:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Minutes |
| 1 | Hours |
exclude_folders
A comma separated list of folders to exclude. Set to an empty string to include all folders.
settings that affect the ETP server
etp_server_enabled
Enable or disable the ETP server. Set to 1 to enable the ETP server. Set to 0 to disable the ETP server.
etp_server_bindings
The ETP server listening socket bindings. Set to an empty string to bind to all interfaces.
etp_server_port
The ETP server listening socket port.
etp_server_username
The ETP server username. Set to an empty string to ignore.
etp_server_password
The ETP server password. Set to an empty string to ignore.
etp_server_welcome_message
The ETP welcome message.
The following macros can be included:
| Macro name | Description |
|---|---|
| %% | A single % |
| %v | Current Everything version. |
| %n | A new line. |
Leave empty to use the default welcome message.
etp_server_log_file_name
The filename of the ETP server log. Set to an empty string to use the default filename.
etp_server_logging_enabled
Enable or disable ETP server logging. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
etp_server_log_max_size
The maximum size of the ETP server log file in bytes. If the log file exceeds this size it is truncated etp_server_log_delta_size bytes.
etp_server_log_delta_size
The number of bytes removed from the start of the ETP server log when it exceeds the maximum size.
etp_server_allow_file_download
Allow or disallow file downloading from the ETP server. Set to 1 to allow. Set to 0 to disallow.
Settings that affect the HTTP server
http_server_enabled
Enable or disable the HTTP server. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
http_server_bindings
The HTTP server listening socket bindings. Set to an empty string to bind to all interfaces.
http_server_port
The HTTP server listening socket port.
http_server_username
The HTTP server username. Set to an empty string to ignore.
http_server_password
The HTTP server password. Set to an empty string to ignore.
http_server_home
The HTTP server folder.
http_server_default_page
The HTTP server default page.
http_server_log_file_name
The HTTP server log filename. Set to an empty string to use the default log filename.
http_server_logging_enabled
Enable or disable HTTP server logging. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
http_server_log_max_size
The maximum size of the HTTP server log file in bytes. If the log file exceeds this size it is truncated http_server_log_delta_size bytes.
http_server_log_delta_size
The number of bytes removed from the start of the HTTP server log when it exceeds the maximum size.
http_server_allow_file_download
Allow or disallow file downloading from the HTTP server. Set to 1 to allow. Set to 0 to disallow.
Settings for hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts:
new_window_key
show_window_key
toggle_window_key
The hotkey code. The LOBYTE is the Virtual key. HIBYTE is the modifier flags.
The modifier flags can be 0 or more of the following:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0x01 | Control |
| 0x02 | Alt |
| 0x04 | Shift |
| 0x08 | Windows key |
file_new_search_window_keys
file_open_file_list_keys
file_close_file_list_keys
file_close_keys
file_export_keys
file_copy_full_name_to_clipboard_keys
file_copy_path_to_clipboard_keys
file_set_run_count_keys
file_create_shortcut_keys
file_delete_keys
file_delete_permanently_keys
file_edit_keys
file_open_keys
file_open_selection_and_close_everything_keys
file_explore_path_keys
file_open_new_keys
file_open_path_keys
file_open_with_keys
file_open_with_default_verb_keys
file_play_keys
file_preview_keys
file_print_keys
file_print_to_keys
file_properties_keys
file_read_extended_information_keys
file_rename_keys
file_run_as_keys
file_exit_keys
file_copy_name_to_clipboard_keys
file_open_selection_and_do_not_close_everything_keys
file_open_most_run_keys
file_open_last_run_keys
file_custom_verb_1_keys
file_custom_verb_2_keys
file_custom_verb_3_keys
file_custom_verb_4_keys
file_custom_verb_5_keys
file_custom_verb_6_keys
file_custom_verb_7_keys
file_custom_verb_8_keys
file_custom_verb_9_keys
file_custom_verb_10_keys
file_custom_verb_11_keys
file_custom_verb_12_keys
indexes_folders_rescan_all_now_keys
indexes_force_rebuild_keys
edit_cut_keys
edit_copy_keys
edit_paste_keys
edit_select_all_keys
edit_invert_selection_keys
edit_copy_to_folder_keys
edit_move_to_folder_keys
edit_advanced_advanced_copy_to_folder_keys
edit_advanced_advanced_move_to_folder_keys
view_filters_keys
view_preview_keys
view_status_bar_keys
view_details_keys
view_medium_thumbnails_keys
view_large_thumbnails_keys
view_extra_large_thumbnails_keys
view_increase_thumbnail_size_keys
view_decrease_thumbnail_size_keys
view_window_size_small_keys
view_window_size_medium_keys
view_window_size_large_keys
view_window_size_auto_fit_keys
view_zoom_zoom_in_keys
view_zoom_zoom_out_keys
view_zoom_reset_keys
view_go_to_back_keys
view_go_to_forward_keys
view_go_to_home_keys
view_go_to_show_all_history_keys
view_sort_by_name_keys
view_sort_by_path_keys
view_sort_by_size_keys
view_sort_by_extension_keys
view_sort_by_type_keys
view_sort_by_date_modified_keys
view_sort_by_date_created_keys
view_sort_by_attributes_keys
view_sort_by_file_list_filename_keys
view_sort_by_run_count_keys
view_sort_by_date_run_keys
view_sort_by_date_recently_changed_keys
view_sort_by_date_accessed_keys
view_sort_by_ascending_keys
view_sort_by_descending_keys
view_refresh_keys
view_fullscreen_keys
view_toggle_ltrrtl_direction_keys
view_on_top_never_keys
view_on_top_always_keys
view_on_top_while_searching_keys
search_match_case_keys
search_match_whole_word_keys
search_match_path_keys
search_match_diacritics_keys
search_enable_regex_keys
search_advanced_search_keys
search_add_to_filters_keys
search_organize_filters_keys
bookmarks_add_to_bookmarks_keys
bookmarks_organize_bookmarks_keys
tools_options_keys
tools_console_keys
tools_file_list_editor_keys
tools_connect_to_etp_server_keys
tools_disconnect_from_etp_server_keys
help_everything_help_keys
help_search_syntax_keys
help_regex_syntax_keys
help_command_line_options_keys
help_everything_website_keys
help_check_for_updates_keys
help_about_everything_keys
help_donate_keys
search_edit_focus_search_edit_keys
search_edit_delete_previous_word_keys
search_edit_auto_complete_search_keys
search_edit_show_search_history_keys
search_edit_show_all_search_history_keys
result_list_item_up_keys
result_list_item_down_keys
result_list_page_up_keys
result_list_page_down_keys
result_list_start_of_list_keys
result_list_end_of_list_keys
result_list_item_up_extend_keys
result_list_item_down_extend_keys
result_list_page_up_extend_keys
result_list_page_down_extend_keys
result_list_start_of_list_extend_keys
result_list_end_of_list_extend_keys
result_list_focus_up_keys
result_list_focus_down_keys
result_list_focus_page_up_keys
result_list_focus_page_down_keys
result_list_focus_start_of_list_keys
result_list_focus_end_of_list_keys
result_list_focus_up_extend_keys
result_list_focus_down_extend_keys
result_list_focus_page_up_extend_keys
result_list_focus_page_down_extend_keys
result_list_focus_start_of_list_extend_keys
result_list_focus_end_of_list_extend_keys
result_list_focus_result_list_keys
result_list_focus_highest_run_count_result_keys
result_list_focus_last_run_result_keys
result_list_toggle_path_column_keys
result_list_toggle_size_column_keys
result_list_toggle_extension_column_keys
result_list_toggle_type_column_keys
result_list_toggle_date_modified_column_keys
result_list_toggle_date_created_column_keys
result_list_toggle_attributes_column_keys
result_list_toggle_file_list_filename_column_keys
result_list_toggle_run_count_column_keys
result_list_toggle_date_recently_changed_column_keys
result_list_toggle_date_accessed_column_keys
result_list_toggle_date_run_column_keys
result_list_size_all_columns_to_fit_keys
result_list_size_result_list_to_fit_keys
result_list_scroll_left_or_thumbnail_left_keys
result_list_scroll_right_or_thumbnail_right_keys
result_list_scroll_page_left_or_thumbnail_focus_left_keys
result_list_scroll_page_right_or_thumbnail_focus_right_keys
result_list_left_extend_keys
result_list_right_extend_keys
result_list_focus_left_extend_keys
result_list_focus_right_extend_keys
result_list_select_focus_keys
result_list_toggle_focus_selection_keys
result_list_copy_as_csv_keys
preview_focus_preview_keys
Comma delimited list of keyboard shortcuts for the command. The LOBYTE is the virtual key. The HIBYTE can be 0 or more of the follow values:
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| 0x01 | Control modifier. |
| 0x02 | Alt modifier. |
| 0x04 | Shift modifier. |
| 0x08 | Windows key modifier. |
| 0x10 | Use in search edit only. |
| 0x20 | Use in result list only. |
settings for fonts and colors.
result_list_font
The family name of the result list font.
result_list_font_size
The size of the result list font in pixels.
search_edit_font
The family name of the search edit font.
search_edit_font_size
The size of the search edit font in pixels.
status_bar_font
The family name of the status bar font.
status_bar_font_size
The size of the status bar font in pixels.
header_font
The family name of the result list header font.
header_font_size
The size of the result list header font in pixels.
normal_background_color
current_sort_alternate_row_highlighted_foreground_color
current_sort_alternate_row_highlighted_background_color
current_sort_alternate_row_foreground_color
current_sort_alternate_row_background_color
alternate_row_highlighted_foreground_color
alternate_row_highlighted_background_color
alternate_row_foreground_color
alternate_row_background_color
mouseover_current_sort_highlighted_foreground_color
mouseover_current_sort_highlighted_background_color
mouseover_current_sort_foreground_color
mouseover_current_sort_background_color
mouseover_highlighted_foreground_color
mouseover_highlighted_background_color
mouseover_foreground_color
mouseover_background_color
current_sort_highlighted_foreground_color
current_sort_highlighted_background_color
current_sort_foreground_color
current_sort_background_color
drop_target_highlighted_foreground_color
drop_target_highlighted_background_color
drop_target_foreground_color
drop_target_background_color
selected_inactive_highlighted_foreground_color
selected_inactive_highlighted_background_color
selected_inactive_foreground_color
selected_inactive_background_color
selected_highlighted_foreground_color
selected_highlighted_background_color
selected_foreground_color
selected_background_color
highlighted_foreground_color
highlighted_background_color
normal_foreground_color
The item's color. Set to #RRGGBB, RR is the red hex value, GG is the green hex value and BB is the blue hex value. Set to an empty string to use the default color.
current_sort_alternate_row_highlighted_bold
current_sort_alternate_row_bold
alternate_row_highlighted_bold
alternate_row_bold
mouseover_current_sort_highlighted_bold
mouseover_current_sort_bold
mouseover_highlighted_bold
mouseover_bold
current_sort_highlighted_bold
current_sort_bold
drop_target_highlighted_bold
drop_target_bold
selected_inactive_highlighted_bold
selected_inactive_bold
selected_highlighted_bold
selected_bold
highlighted_bold
normal_bold
The item's style, can be one of the following values:
| Style | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Normal |
| 1 | Default style |
| 2 | Bold |
These settings are not available in the Everything UI.
These settings are only available in the Everything.ini.
allow_http_server
Set to 1 to allow the HTTP server to be enabled.
Set to 0 to disable the HTTP server and remove it from the interface.
This option is only available in the Everything.ini in the same location as your Everything.exe.
See http_server_enabled to enable the HTTP server.
allow_etp_server
Set to 1 to allow the ETP server to be enabled.
Set to 0 to disable the ETP server and remove it from the interface.
This option is only available in the Everything.ini in the same location as your Everything.exe.
See etp_server_enabled to enable the ETP server.
allow_multiple_instances
Allow a new Everything process when one is already running. If set to 1, a new process is created every time you run Everything (Not recommended, use named instances instead). If set to 0 and an Everything process already exists, the commands line options are sent to the existing process. If set to 0 and there is no existing Everything process, a new Everything process is created.
beta_updates
Include beta updates when checking for updates. If set to 1, beta updates are included. If set to 0, only stable releases are included.
window_title_format
taskbar_notification_title_format
Window title or taskbar notification.
See Change the Everything window caption for more information.
instance_name
The instance name.
See Multiple Instances for more information.
max_threads
Limit the number of threads Everything uses. Set to 0 to use all available threads. Set to 1 to use only one thread.
reuse_threads
Reuse threads. Set to 1 to put threads to sleep when they complete. The thread is reused when a new thread is required. Set to 0 to terminate threads when they complete. Disabling can cause memory leaks.
max_recv_size
The maximum packet size to receive over TCP-IP in bytes.
search_history_always_suggest_extend_toolbar
Always extend the toolbar height when always suggestion search history is enabled.
Set to 1 to extend the toolbar. Set to 0 to disable.
search_history_visible_count_max
Set the maximum number of visible search history items.
search_history_always_suggest_visible_count_max
Set the maximum number of visible search history items when always show search suggestions is enabled.
search_history_show_all_max
Set the maximum number of search history results when showing all search history.
search_history_suggestion_max
Set the maximum number of search history results when suggesting a search.
search_history_show_all_sort
Set the sort order for search history when showing all search history.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Sort by search |
| 1 | Sort by search count |
| 2 | Sort by search date |
search_history_suggestion_sort
Set the sort order for search history when showing search suggestions.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Sort by search |
| 1 | Sort by search count |
| 2 | Sort by search date |
search_history_show_above
Show the search history drop down list above or below the search edit. Set to 1 to show above. Set to 0 to show below.
debug
Show the debug console. Set to 1 to show the debug console when Everything starts. Set to 0 to not show the debug console when Everything starts.
debug_log
Log debug messages to %TEMP%\Everything Debug Log.txt
Set to 1 to enable debugging mode and debug logging. Set to 0 to disable.
verbose
Enable verbose debugging.
min_zoom
The minimum pixel offset of the zoom.
max_zoom
The maximum pixel offset of the zoom.
Use context menus for single parents only.
Set to 1 to enable single parents only.
Set to 0 to disable single parents only.
If enabled, context menu items of files in different paths will only work for items in the same location as the focused item (or first selected item).
The maximum context menu type to use. Can be one of the following settings:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Use highest context menu interface type possible. |
| 1 | Only IID_IContextMenu types. |
| 2 | Support IID_IContextMenu or IID_IContextMenu2 types. |
| 3 | Support IID_IContextMenu, IID_IContextMenu2 or IID_IContextMenu3 types. |
auto_size_1
auto_size_2
auto_size_3
The window height in pixels to use when auto sizing.
auto_size_aspect_ratio_x
auto_size_aspect_ratio_y
The aspect ratio x:y to use when auto sizing.
auto_size_width_only
Set to 1 to enable, set to 0 to disable.
When enabled the height is unchanged when auto-sizing.
auto_size_path_x
auto_size_path_y
The ratio x:y to use for auto sizing the name and path column.
sticky_vscroll_bottom
When the vertical scrollbar is scrolled to the bottom, it will remain at the bottom when resizing the window or when the results change.
draw_focus_rect
Disable the focus rect drawn around result list items when they have focus.
date_format
The format to display dates. This is the same format GetDateFormat uses. Leave blank to use the default date format.
See customizing#date_format for more information.
time_format
The format to display times. This is the same format GetTimeFormat uses. Leave blank to use the default time format.
See customizing#time_format for more information.
listview_item_high
The height of a result list item in pixels. Set to 0 to use the default height.
update_display_after_mask
Force the display to update immediately after changing the selection mask. Set to 1 to update immediately. Set to 0 to invalidate and update later. Setting this to 1 can improve performance when the mouse updates faster than 40hz.
rename_move_caret_to_selection_end
Move the caret to the selection end or keep the selection when renaming. Set to 1 to move the caret to the end of the selection. Set to 0 to move the caret from the current position.
search_edit_move_caret_to_selection_end
Move the caret to the selection end or keep the selection when focusing the search edit. Set to 1 to move the caret to the end of the selection. Set to 0 to move the caret from the current position.
reset_vscroll_on_search
Scroll the results to the top when the search changes.
header_high
Custom header height in pixels. Set to 0 to use the default header height.
hide_on_close
Instead of closing the window, hide it temporarily. when a new search window is requested this window is made visible instead. Useful for keeping extended file information cached.
winmm
Automatically plays the focused item with Windows Multimedia API mciSendString. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
Escape & characters in menu items. Set to 0 to define custom keyboard shortcuts for bookmarks and filters. Custom keyboard shortcuts can be defined by prefixing a letter with the & character.
Enable submenus by including \ in your macro and bookmark names.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
For example, to use the bookmark name "Beatles" in a submenu called "Music", call your bookmark Music\Beatles
Change the sub menu separator \ to the specified string.
Split menus into columns and limit each column to the specified number of items. set to 0 to disable.
new_inherit
Inherit search settings from an existing window.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
When enabled, creating a new window from an existing window will create a new window with the same settings otherwise the default settings are used.
rtl_listview_edit
Use a right to left layout edit when renaming a file that contains a right to left character. Set to 1 to use a right to left edit. Set to 0 to always use a left to right edit.
force_path_ltr_order
Force the path to be shown in Left to Right order.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
force_path_left_align
Force the path to be left aligned.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
date_time_order
Change the order of date and time.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Date Time for LTR localizations, Time Date for RTL localizations |
| 1 | Date Time |
| 2 | Time Date |
| 3 | Time Date for LTR localizations, Date Time for RTL localizations |
date_time_align
Change the alignment of date and time text.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Left aligned for LTR localizations, Right aligned for RTL localizations |
| 1 | Left aligned |
| 2 | Right aligned |
| 3 | Right aligned for LTR localizations, Left aligned for RTL localizations |
size_align
Change the alignment of size text.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Left aligned for LTR localizations, Right aligned for RTL localizations |
| 1 | Left aligned |
| 2 | Right aligned |
| 3 | Right aligned for LTR localizations, Left aligned for RTL localizations |
update_layout_on_input_language_change
Automatically change the layout to match the current input language.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
control_shift_action
Set the action when pressing the Control and Shift keys.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Do nothing |
| 1 | Change input |
| 2 | Change layout |
| 3 | Change input and layout |
change_search_rtl_reading_action
Change the search edit Right to left reading order action
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Do nothing |
| 1 | Change input |
| 2 | Change layout |
| 3 | Change input and layout |
invert_layout_action
Change the invert layout action
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Do nothing |
| 1 | Change input |
| 2 | Change layout |
| 3 | Change input and layout |
file_list_relative_paths
Use relative paths with file lists.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
advanced_search_warnings
Show warning icons on advanced search fields that could perform slowly.
display_full_path_name
Display the full path and filename in the name column. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
themed_toolbar
Use visual themes or windows classic style to render the toolbar. Set to 1 to use visual themes. Set to 0 to use Windows classic style.
copy_path_folder_append_backslash
Append a backslash to copied folder names. Set to 1 to append a backslash. Set to 0 to not append a backslash.
custom_verb01
custom_verb02
custom_verb03
custom_verb04
custom_verb05
custom_verb06
custom_verb07
custom_verb08
custom_verb09
custom_verb10
custom_verb11
custom_verb12
Define a custom verb for the custom verb keyboard shortcuts.
filters_tab_stop
Include the filter bar when cycling through the control focus with TAB. Set to 1 to include the filter bar. Set to 0 to exclude the filter bar.
preview_tab_stop
Allow TAB to focus the preview pane.
translucent_selection_rectangle_background_color
The color of the translucent selection rectangle. Set to #RRGGBB, RR is the red hex value, GG is the green hex value and BB is the blue hex value. Set to an empty string to use the default color.
translucent_selection_rectangle_border_color
The color of the translucent selection rectangle border. Set to #RRGGBB, RR is the red hex value, GG is the green hex value and BB is the blue hex value. Set to an empty string to use the default color.
size_tiny
size_small
size_medium
size_large
size_huge
The size to use when searching for size:small, size:medium, size:large, size:huge or size:gigantic.
always_keep_sort
Always keep the sort. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to only keep fast sorts. Enabling this will drastically reduce performance.
select_search_on_focus_mode
Select all the search text when the search edit gains focus.
Can be one of the following modes:
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Do nothing. |
| 1 | Select all text and move the caret to the end. |
| 2 | Deselect all text and move the caret to the end. |
select_search_on_set_mode
Can be one of the following modes:
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Do nothing. |
| 1 | Select all text and move the caret to the end. |
| 2 | Deselect all text and move the caret to the end. |
db_update_thread_priority
The thread priority to update the database.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| -15 | Idle priority. |
| -1 | Below normal priority. |
| 0 | Normal priority. |
| 1 | Above normal priority. |
| 2 | High priority. |
refs_file_id_extd_directory_info_buffer_size
The read buffer size in bytes for reading ReFS folders. Set to 0 to use the default buffer size (64k).
folder_update_thread_mode_background
Set the folder monitor thread to have low IO priority.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
folder_update_rescan_asap
Rescan folders when starting Everything if a scheduled folder rescan was missed.
Set to 1 to rescan immediately. Set to 0 to rescan at the next scheduled time.
monitor_thread_mode_background
Set the USN monitor thread to have low IO priority.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
monitor_retry_delay
The retry delay in milliseconds before attempting to reopen an offline volume for monitoring.
monitor_update_delay
The delay in milliseconds between reading USN journal changes.
monitor_pause
Pause folder indexes monitoring, file list changes monitoring and USN change journal monitors.
Set to 1 to pause. Set to 0 to allow monitors to start.
Monitors can be pause and resumed with the search commands: /monitor_pause and /monitor_resume.
usn_record_filter
Include list of USN reasons flags. USN Reasons that are not included in this list are ignored.
Set to 0xffffffff to include all USN reasons.
Can be zero or more of the follow flags in hexadecimal:
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| 0x00000001 | USN_REASON_DATA_OVERWRITE |
| 0x00000002 | USN_REASON_DATA_EXTEND |
| 0x00000004 | USN_REASON_DATA_TRUNCATION |
| 0x00000010 | USN_REASON_NAMED_DATA_OVERWRITE |
| 0x00000020 | USN_REASON_NAMED_DATA_EXTEND |
| 0x00000040 | USN_REASON_NAMED_DATA_TRUNCATION |
| 0x00000100 | USN_REASON_FILE_CREATE |
| 0x00000200 | USN_REASON_FILE_DELETE |
| 0x00000400 | USN_REASON_EA_CHANGE |
| 0x00000800 | USN_REASON_SECURITY_CHANGE |
| 0x00001000 | USN_REASON_RENAME_OLD_NAME |
| 0x00002000 | USN_REASON_RENAME_NEW_NAME |
| 0x00004000 | USN_REASON_INDEXABLE_CHANGE |
| 0x00008000 | USN_REASON_BASIC_INFO_CHANGE |
| 0x00010000 | USN_REASON_HARD_LINK_CHANGE |
| 0x00020000 | USN_REASON_COMPRESSION_CHANGE |
| 0x00040000 | USN_REASON_ENCRYPTION_CHANGE |
| 0x00080000 | USN_REASON_OBJECT_ID_CHANGE |
| 0x00100000 | USN_REASON_REPARSE_POINT_CHANGE |
| 0x00200000 | USN_REASON_STREAM_CHANGE |
| 0x80000000 | USN_REASON_CLOSE |
cancel_delay
The delay in milliseconds to wait before showing the cancel dialog when the Everything database is busy.
http_title_format
The http title format.
See Change the Everything window caption for more information.
http_server_show_drive_labels
Show drive labels for root folders.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
http_server_strings
Customize the built in http server.
See Custom Strings for more information.
alpha
Set the transparency value of the Everything.
0 = transparent. 128 = 50% transparent. 192 = 25% transparent. 255 = opaque.
snap
Snap the Everything search window to the desktop edges. Set to 1 to enable snapping. Set to 0 to disable snapping.
snaplen
The maximum number of pixels from a desktop edge before the Everything search window will snap to it.
thumbnail_fill
Set to 1 to resize the thumbnail to fill the full thumbnail size. Set to 0 to limit the resizing to 1:1.
min_thumbnail_size
Set the minimum thumbnail size in pixels. Must be greater than 0.
max_thumbnail_size
Set the maximum thumbnail size in pixels. Must be greater than 0. Anything larger than thumbnail_load_size will be stretched.
medium_thumbnail_size
Set the medium thumbnail size in pixels.
large_thumbnail_size
Set the large thumbnail size in pixels.
extra_large_thumbnail_size
Set the extra large thumbnail size in pixels.
thumbnail_load_size
Set the internal thumbnail size. The largest supported thumbnail size is 1024x1024.
Set to 0 to use the default internal size (256x256).
show_in_taskbar
Set to 1 to show the Everything taskbar button.
Set to 0 to prevent the Everything search window from showing in the taskbar.
toggle_window_from_tray_icon
Set to 1 to toggle the search window from the tray icon. The taskbar must be ontop, there must not be any topmost windows.
Set to 0 to show or create a new search window from the tray icon.
show_focus_on_search
Set to 1 to brings the result list item focus into view after each search or sort.
Set to 0 to allow the result list item focus to go off screen after a search or sort.
statusbar_selected_item_format
The following string substitutions can be used:
| String | Substitution |
|---|---|
$$ | A single $ |
$f | Full path and file name |
$n | Name |
$p | Path |
$s | Size |
$e | Extension |
$t | Type |
$m | Date modified |
$c | Date created |
$a | Date accessed |
$b | Attributes |
$d | Date recently changed |
$r | Run count |
$u | Date last run |
$l | File list file name |
$o | Total result count |
Set to an empty string to use the text from each visible column (showing path last)
minimize_to_tray
When enabled, the Everything Search window will not show up in the task bar when minimized.
The search window can be restored from the tray icon.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
auto_remove_moved_ntfs_volumes
Set to 1 to enable.
Set to 0 to disable.
Automatically remove old NTFS volumes that have moved to a new drive letter.
auto_remove_moved_refs_volumes
Set to 1 to enable.
Set to 0 to disable.
Automatically remove old ReFS volumes that have moved to a new drive letter.
find_mount_points_on_removable_volumes
Look for mount points on removable volumes.
Set to 1 to enable.
Set to 0 to disable.
Can caused undesired access to removable volumes if enabled.
find_subfolders_and_files_max_threads
Set to the number of threads to use.
Set to 0 to use the default number of threads. The default number of threads to use is max_thread / 2 (at least one thread is used).
statusbar_size_format
Set the size format for the total selected size in the status bar.
Must be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Auto (Bytes/KB/MB/GB depending on size). |
| 1 | Always Bytes |
| 2 | Always KB. |
| 3 | Always MB. |
lvm
Enable or disable listview messages. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
ipc
Enable or disable IPC. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
Enable or disable rename navigation or inline renaming. Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
tray_show_command_line
The command line to execute when running Everything from the tray icon.
For example, set to -home to load the home settings when clicking on the tray icon.
dpi
The Dots Per Inch (DPI) multiplier. Use to scale Everything.
Set to 0 to disable.
96 = 100%, 120=125%, 144=150%, 168=175%, 192=200%
This setting is multiplied by the current system DPI.
Please note that some widgets always use the system DPI.
ctrl_mouse_wheel_action
The action to perform when using the mouse wheel with the control held down.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | None. |
| 1 | Change view |
| 2 | Change zoom |
allow_open
Allow executing results.
Set to 1 to allow. Set to 0 to disallow.
Allow right clicking on results.
Set to 1 to allow. Set to 0 to disallow.
allow_delete
Allow deleting results.
Set to 1 to allow. Set to 0 to disallow.
allow_rename
Allow renaming results.
Set to 1 to allow. Set to 0 to disallow.
allow_cut
Allow cutting/moving results.
Set to 1 to allow. Set to 0 to disallow.
allow_copy
Allow copying results.
Set to 1 to allow. Set to 0 to disallow.
allow_paste
Allow pasting results.
Set to 1 to allow. Set to 0 to disallow.
allow_drag_drop
Allow dragging results and allow dropping on results.
Set to 1 to allow. Set to 0 to disallow.
auto_column_widths
Auto adjust column widths when resizing the search window.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
hotkey_explorer_path_search
Set the search to the current path in Windows Explorer when opening Everything from a hotkey.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
get_key_name_text
Use the keyboard driver for keyboard button names.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
paste_new_line_op
Convert new lines when pasting multi-line text into the search box.
Can be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | AND (convert new lines to spaces) |
| 1 | OR (convert new lines to |) |
always_update_query_on_search_parameter_change
Update the query when search as you type is disabled and when you change a search option or filter.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
preview_mag_filter
Set the magnify filter for images in the preview window.
Only works for images.
Must be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Use default setting. |
| 3 | Color on color. (Performance) |
| 4 | Half tone (Quality) |
preview_min_filter
Set the mipmap filter for images in the preview window.
Only works for images.
Must be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Use default setting. |
| 3 | Color on color. (Performance) |
| 4 | Half tone (Quality) |
preview_fill
Set to 1 to resize the preview image to fill the full preview window. Set to 0 to limit the resizing to 1:1.
Only works for images.
show_preview_handlers_in_preview_pane
Allow system preview handlers in the preview pane. Everything has a built in preview handler for images.
Set to 0 to use the system setting. Set to 1 to allow. Set to 2 to disallow. The system setting can be changed from Windows Explorer -> Tools -> Folder Options... -> View -> Show preview handlers in preview pane.
preview_load_size
The single value used for both width and height in pixels of the image preview load buffer. Set to 0 to use the default of 1024.
service_pipe_name
Name of the service pipe.
Must be in the form of \\.\pipe\pipename
Leave blank to use the default pipe name: \\.\pipe\Everything Service
thumbnail_mouseover_border_color
Set the thumbnail mouse over border color.
Use the following color format: #RRGGBB
preview_background_color
Set the preview background color.
Use the following color format: #RRGGBB
etp_client_rewrite_patterns
etp_client_rewrite_substitutions
A comma (,) separated list of ETP link rewrites.
For example, on the ETP server you may have a folder D:\folder1 which is shared as \\ETPserver\folder1.
Set the pattern to: "D:\\folder1"
set the substitution to: "\\\\ETPserver\\folder1"
icons_only
Always display icons, never thumbnails.
Must be one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Use system setting. |
| 1 | Icons only |
| 2 | Thumbnails |
The system setting can be changed in Windows Explorer -> Tools -> Folder Options... -> View -> Always show icons, never thumbnails.
auto_scroll_repeat_delay
The delay to wait in milliseconds before auto scrolling the result list.
auto_scroll_repeat_rate
The repeat rate in milliseconds to auto scroll the result list.
open_many_files_warning_threshold
Show the open many files warning dialog when attempting to open more than the specified number of files.
search_edit_drag_accept_files
Allow files and folders to be dropped on the search edit. When a single folder is dropped, Everything will search inside this folder. When multiple files and/or folders are dropped, a file list search is generated to find the specified files and folders.
always_request_all_fileinfo
Always request file information, even when it is not displayed in the result list.
replace_exact_trailing_star_dot_star_with_star
Replace *.* with *
Only works when match_whole_filename_when_using_wildcards is enabled.
When enabled, *.* also matches files that do not contain a .
When disabled, *.* matches only files containing a .
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
allow_exclamation_point_not
Allow ! to be used as a NOT operator.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
search_command_prefix
The search command prefix. If convert_forward_slash_to_backslash is enabled, you may wish to change this to > or some other prefix.
auto_complete_search_command
Allow TAB to auto complete search commands. The search must currently start with the search command prefix.
Set to 1 to enable. Set to 0 to disable.
listview_tooltips
Show or don't show tooltips in the result list. Set to 1 to show tooltips. Set to 0 to not show tooltips.
show_detailed_listview_tooltips
Show detailed tooltips in thumbnail view.
Set to 1 to show text for all visible column types. Set to 0 to show the name only.
To make a backup of all settings:
In Everything, type in the following search and press ENTER:
/config_save
Choose a filename and destination and click Save.
To restore all settings:
In Everything, type in the following search and press ENTER:
/config_load
Select a Everything.ini and click Open.
To restore all the default settings in Everything:
Exit "Everything"
Delete the Everything.ini file in %APPDATA%\Everything
Restart Everything.
Use Everything.exe -config <Everything.ini> to specify the filename of the Everything ini file.