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Google Desktop vs Windows Search

A side-by-side look at Google Desktop and Windows Search. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Google Desktop

Google Desktop

Os & Utilities

Google Desktop was a desktop search application created by Google that allowed users to search the content of their computers. It indexed emails, documents, music, photos, chat logs, and web pages viewed on the computer.

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Windows Search

Windows Search

Os & Utilities

Windows Search is the built-in desktop search engine in Windows that helps users find files, emails, applications, settings and more on their device. It indexes local content for fast searching.

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