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X1 Search

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If you're wiling to pay for it, X1 integrates Web mail and online storage services into search and delivers a much more sophisticated experience than Windows can offer.

X1 Search Version 8 : Main Screen

The X1 Search main screen lets you narrow down your search by choosing the type of item to search for in the list on the left of the screen, as well as search for specific text in the entire item, using the main search box, as well as individual fields, using the search boxes over each column.

X1 Search Version 8 : Manage Data Sources

The Manage Data Sources screen shows the status of all active data sources, and offers links to edit the settings as well as links for easily setting up additional sources.

X1 Search Version 8 : File Indexing Options

Search options for files let you choose to index or not index entire drives or individual folders, with a choice for what to index in each case. You can, for example, specify which file types to index and whether to index the full text or just names and sizes.

X1 Search Version 8 : Outlook Email Indexing Options

The options for indexing Outlook email include a simple command for adding archive PST files.