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A: File Find is an open-source Utility for macOS, Windows and Linux
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, that makes it easy to find files. To search fill in the filters you need and leave the filters you don't need empty.
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Q: **Why doesn't File Find find my file/folder?**
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A: By default (on a fresh install) File Find finds every file/folder except internal system files in the `Library` or `System` folders.
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You can enable them under "Advanced".
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File Find uses it's own caching algorithm. Scanning results are stored and reused for a faster search.
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On default this cache gets cleared every two hours. You can clear the cache manually with `⌘ + T` on macOS (on Windows/Linux: `Ctrl + T`). Or right click on the `Find` button and select `Search and create new cache for selected folder`.
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Also check the excluded files list in the settings. Files listed there will not show up. Other than that press `⌘ + R` on macOS (on Windows/Linux: `Ctrl + R`) to reset all filter settings to default.
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If none of these options help, [create a Bug Report.](#bug-reports)
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Q: **Why does File Find sometimes freeze?**
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A: It is possible that for example reloading files or building the UI at the end of a search can cause File Find to freeze. Just wait a few seconds!
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Q: **How do you clean the cache?**
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Q: **How do I clean the cache?**
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A: On macOS File Find stores the cache under `/Users/$USERNAME/Library/Application Support/File-Find/Cached Searches`. You can clean the cache with `⌘ + T` or `Tools > Clear Cache`. In the About section you can set when the cache gets cleaned automatically.
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A: File Find uses it's own caching algorithm. Scanning results are stored and reused for a faster search.
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On default this cache gets cleared every two hours. You can change this behavior in the preferences. You can clear the cache manually with `⌘ + T` on macOS (on Windows/Linux: `Ctrl + T`). Or right click on the `Find` button and select `Search and create new cache for selected folder`.
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Q: **Why does File Find ask for permission for Contacts, Calenders, Photos, etc...?**
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A: **File Find does not connect to the Internet**, everything stays on your machine.
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Q: **Why doesn't File Find find my file/folder?**
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A: By default (on a fresh install) File Find finds every file/folder except internal system files in the `Library` or `System` folders.
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You can enable them under "Advanced". Also check the excluded files list in the settings. Files listed there will not show up. Other than that press `⌘ + R` on macOS (on Windows/Linux: `Strg + R`) to reset all filter settings to default.
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If none of these options help, [create a Bug Report.](#bug-reports)
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## File Structure
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### Important files
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### Bug reports
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If you found an unwanted behavior which you would classify as a bug. Make sure you can reliably reproduce the bug.
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_If you found an unwanted behavior which you would classify as a bug._
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It is advised to use the Bug report template.
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Make sure you can reliably reproduce the bug. It is advised to use the Bug report template.
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In your bug report include the following:
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