why don't file search utilities just load and parse the MFT?
59127
Why don't file managers use the Master File Table for instant search results?
137954
How to search for files and file contents with a GUI?
60065
Scanner only reads file name and nothing else
66162
Packed images used as background don't show up when reopening the file
107050
vsftpd-cannot read config file even when file exists
88542
How to search entire hard drive for a file?
21924
Can I use the "Scan" button with SANE?
31472
How are file types known if not from file suffix?
127133
Is there a reason to use multiple question marks instead of an asterisk in filename expansion?
50464
read files directly VS getent
93269
How to get LBA(logical block addressing) of a file from MFT on NTFS file system?
42221
How to search inside files on Windows 7?
126052
I can't find the file 'transmission' on my computer with the search function
23063
search for a substring in file name with built in windows search
94316
Why is `find -name *.jks` not returning some files?
104543
Is is possible to restore the MFT of a NTFS partition after a format?
140627
Parsing XML, JSON, and newer data file formats in UNIX using command line utilities