Desktop Search Application
Publisher’s description
What is DocFetcher?
DocFetcher is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows from qforce.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 73.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: DocFetcher is an open-source file managers & search tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DocFetcher safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7C2AEE6BC3498363767274271B0C14C5288184F3A5FD27FD904F2B4315B53BF5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.25Latest | August 19, 2024 | 73.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id qforce.DocFetcher -edocfetcher_1.1.25_win32_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- qforce
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- Eclipse Public License
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.1.25
- Released
- August 19, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- August 19, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- docfetcher.sourceforge.io
- winget ID
- qforce.DocFetcher
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Frequently asked questions
Is DocFetcher free?
Yes. DocFetcher is open-source software under the Eclipse Public License licence.
Is DocFetcher safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DocFetcher with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DocFetcher be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DocFetcher run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to DocFetcher?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Open-Shell, Files - Stable and dnGREP. The alternatives page compares them.
