EverythingToolbar for Windows

Quick summary

EverythingToolbar brings fast file lookup directly to the Windows taskbar so you don’t have to open the main Everything application each time. It uses the same indexing engine as Everything to let you find items by name, and it replaces the default Windows search box with a compact, taskbar-based search field.

Capabilities and what it adds

• Find installed programs, system menus, and other UI items just by typing their names into the toolbar.
• Share files with others using the integrated sharing options.
• Rapidly search files and folders by name thanks to Everything’s lightweight indexing engine.
• Open files and folders without navigating through Explorer — click from the taskbar result.

Requirements and setup steps

• Ensure the original Everything app is installed on your PC; EverythingToolbar is an add-on and does not install Everything for you.
• Extract the downloaded EverythingToolbar package, run install.cmd with administrator privileges, then enable the toolbar from the taskbar’s context menu.
• Use a Windows taskbar that supports custom toolbars; the extension substitutes the built-in search component.

How it changes daily use

EverythingToolbar streamlines locating files and launching apps by keeping search one click away on the taskbar. Because it leverages Everything’s fast index, lookups are nearly instantaneous, reducing time spent hunting through folders. It’s a focused utility — not a full file manager — but it removes the friction of opening a separate application when you only need a quick search.

Alternatives to consider

• Ask.com Toolbar (Free) — a different toolbar option if you prefer a browser/search-oriented add-on.
• Use the native Windows search box or third-party launchers if you want broader functionality beyond file-name lookups.

Final thoughts

EverythingToolbar is compact and purposeful. It won’t replace Everything itself, but it extends its convenience by embedding search in the taskbar. If you value speed and minimal setup after the required installation steps, it’s a useful productivity enhancer.