Everything is a freeware desktop search utility for Windows that can rapidly find files and folders by name. While the binaries are licensed under a permissive licence identical to the MIT License, it is not open-source.
When Everything first runs, it creates an index of the names of every file and folder on all NTFS and ReFS volumes on the system from file metadata, in the case of NTFS from the NTFS Master File Table. By default, all mounted NTFS and ReFS volumes are indexed. Once created, the index is continually updated by the application; in the case of NTFS the updates are fetched from the NTFS change journal.
Specific folders on any file system can also be added to the index, but the indexing of folders not using NTFS or ReFS will be slow, although searching using the completed index will not be.
Regardless of the file system used on the indexed drives and folders, Everything searches its index for filenames matching a user search expression, which may be a fragment of the target filename or a regular expression, displaying intermediate and immediate results as the search term is entered.
From the Wikipedia article “Everything (software)”, CC BY-SA 4.0
What is Everything?
Everything by voidtools is open-source Windows software in the file managers & search category. It is written in C, assembly language, and C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS), MSI and Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM Windows. The main installer is 2.0 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.1.1032, released on January 23, 2026. The version history goes back to August 18, 2022: 11 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 11 of our languages. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .efu. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Open-Shell.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (2.0 MB)
In short: Everything is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Everything safe to download?
- The file is served by voidtools.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C42EFAD041D4C0BB4D4AC97AE7CBE89F153EC1FE078772392E749C7F5D5282D3· 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 11 versions ›11 versions over 3 years · about 3.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.1.1032Latest | January 23, 2026 | 2.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit ZIP32-bit MSIARM ZIP |
| 1.4.1.1031 | January 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 ZIP32-bit MSI |
| 1.4.1.1030 | November 4, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSIARM ZIP |
| 1.4.1.1029 | October 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.1.1026 | August 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit MSI |
| 1.4.1.1024 | May 26, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.4.1.1023 | May 10, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.1.1022 | October 10, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit MSI64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id voidtools.Everything -eEverything-1.4.1.1032.x64-Setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- voidtools
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Written in
- C, assembly language, and C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit, ARM
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI, Portable
- Version
- 1.4.1.1032
- Released
- January 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 18, 2022
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 3.2
- Website
- voidtools.com
- winget ID
- voidtools.Everything
- MSI product code
- {B5F500BB-4625-445D-A2E7-E7FE5E1E7E85}
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Everything free?
Yes. Everything is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Everything safe to download?
The download comes from voidtools.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 Everything 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 Everything be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Everything run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Everything?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 18, 2022.
What are alternatives to Everything?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Open-Shell, Files - Stable and Total Commander. The alternatives page compares them.
