Everything Settings Manager
A comprehensive PowerShell WPF GUI application for managing Everything search utility settings, with full support for INI configuration and CSV data editing.
Features
Settings Management
- Auto-detection of Everything INI files (supports stable and beta versions like
Everything-1.5a.ini) - 13 categorized setting groups with visual impact indicators (Critical, High, Medium)
- 100+ configurable settings with descriptions and recommended values
- One-click backup before making changes
- Apply Recommended button to quickly optimize settings
CSV Editor
- Edit Filters, Bookmarks, Search History, and Run History
- Add Defaults button with curated filter and bookmark templates
- Full DataGrid editing with add/delete row support
- Automatic backup before saving
- Everything process management (auto-close and restart)
User Interface
- Modern dark theme throughout
- Dual-tab interface (Settings | CSV Editor)
- Real-time Everything process status indicator
- Change tracking with modified count display
Installation
No installation required. Simply download and run:
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File EverythingSettingsManager.ps1
Requirements
- Windows 10/11
- PowerShell 5.1 or later
- Everything search utility installed
Settings Categories
| Category | Description | Key Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Database | Database persistence and backup | db_save_on_exit, db_auto_save_on_close |
| Indexing | What gets indexed | index_size, index_folder_size, fast_size_sort |
| NTFS | USN Journal and NTFS features | journal, ntfs_open_file_by_id |
| Volumes | Auto-include volume types | auto_include_fixed_volumes |
| Folders | Folder indexing behavior | folder_update_rescan_asap |
| Exclusions | Exclude paths/patterns | exclude_folders, exclude_files |
| Performance | Threading and memory | max_threads, reuse_threads |
| Interface | UI and tray settings | run_in_background, show_tray_icon |
| History | Search and run history | search_history_enabled, run_history_enabled |
| Advanced | Debug and plugin options | debug, plugins |
Default Templates
Filters (26 defaults)
- File Types: AUDIO, COMPRESSED, DOCUMENT, EXECUTABLE, FOLDER, IMAGE, VIDEO
- Specialized: LARGE_FILES (>1GB), TEMP_FILES, PSD, CODE, ISO_IMAGES, EXE_DLL, FONTS, SCRIPTS, PYTHON
- Time-based: RECENT_24H, RECENT_7DAYS
- Attributes: EMPTY_FILES, EMPTY_FOLDERS, HIDDEN_FILES, DUPLICATES, LONG_PATHS
Bookmarks (28 defaults)
- Everything Views: By Name, By Recents, By Size
- File/Folder Filters: Files Only, Folders Only, Empty Folders
- Date Filters: Recent 24 Hours, Recent 7 Days
- Size Filters: Small Files (<5MB), Large Files (>50MB), Big Files (>2GB), Massive Files (>3GB)
- Utilities: Duplicates, Long Paths (>250), Hidden Files, PowerShell Scripts
Usage Tips
Preventing Database Rescans
The most important settings to prevent full rescans on startup:
- Enable USN Journal:
journal=1(Critical) - Save database on exit:
db_save_on_exit=1(Critical) - Disable folder size indexing:
index_folder_size=0(High - causes rescans if enabled) - Run in background:
run_in_background=1(Keeps database current)
Recommended Workflow
- Launch the tool
- Review settings with "Critical" and "High" impact badges
- Click "Apply Recommended" for optimal configuration
- Create a backup before saving
- Save and restart Everything
File Locations
| File Type | Default Location |
|---|---|
| INI Settings | %APPDATA%\Everything\Everything.ini or Everything-1.5a.ini |
| Filters CSV | %APPDATA%\Everything\Filters.csv or Filters-1_5a.csv |
| Bookmarks CSV | %APPDATA%\Everything\Bookmarks.csv or Bookmarks-1_5a.csv |
| Backups | %APPDATA%\Everything\Backups\ |
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgments
- voidtools for creating the excellent Everything search utility
- The Everything community for documentation on INI settings
Disclaimer
This tool modifies Everything configuration files. Always create backups before making changes. The author is not responsible for any data loss or issues arising from the use of this tool.