What is a .FDSRCH2 file?
A .FDSRCH2 file is a binary file that stores information about files and folders, such as their names, paths, and attributes. It is a proprietary file format used by the File Finder software developed by Faronics.
The .FDSRCH2 file is created when you use the File Finder software to search for files or folders. The file contains the results of the search, including the names of the files and folders found, their paths, and their attributes.
The .FDSRCH2 file can be opened by the File Finder software. However, it cannot be opened by other programs. If you need to open a .FDSRCH2 file in another program, you can convert it to a different file format, such as XML or JSON.
Here are some of the things you can do with a .FDSRCH2 file:
- View the results of a file search
- Export the results of a file search to another file format
- Use the results of a file search to create a backup of your files
- Use the results of a file search to secure your files
- Use the results of a file search to troubleshoot file and folder problems
The File Finder software is no longer available for download. It was developed by Faronics, a company that provides IT management solutions. The software was discontinued in 2019. If you are looking for a file finder software, there are many other options available. Here are a few popular choices:
- Auslogics Duplicate File Finder: This software is free to use and can find duplicate files on your computer
- Duplicate Detective: This software is paid, but it offers more features than Auslogics Duplicate File Finder, such as the ability to find duplicate files by content.
- Wise Duplicate File Finder: This software is also free to use and offers a variety of features, such as the ability to find duplicate files by size, date, and more.
How to open, edit, convert a .FDSRCH2 file?
The .FDSRCH2 file can be opened by the File Finder software. However, it cannot be opened by other programs. If you need to open a .FDSRCH2 file in another program, you can convert it to a different file format, such as XML or JSON.
To open a .FDSRCH2 file in File Finder:
- Open File Finder.
- Click on the "File" menu and select "Open".
- Navigate to the .FDSRCH2 file and click on "Open".
To edit a .FDSRCH2 file, you can use a text editor such as Notepad or Sublime Text. However, it is not recommended to edit the file directly, as this may corrupt the file. Instead, you should convert the file to a different format, such as XML or JSON, and then edit the converted file.
To convert a .FDSRCH2 file to another format (such as XML or JSON), you can use a file converter such as Zamzar or Convertio. Simply upload the .FDSRCH2 file to the file converter and select the desired output format. The file converter will then convert the file and download it to your computer.
How to repair a corrupt .FDSRCH2 file?
There is no surefire way to repair a corrupt .FDSRCH2 file. However, there are a few things you can try:
- Try opening the file in a different text editor. Sometimes, a different text editor may be able to read the file and repair it.
- Use a file repair software. There are a number of file repair software programs available, such as Stellar Phoenix File Repair or EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard. These programs can scan your computer for corrupt files and attempt to repair them.
- Restore the file from a backup. If you have a backup of the file, you can restore it from the backup. This will overwrite the corrupt file with the uncorrupted file from the backup.
If you are unable to repair the corrupt .FDSRCH2 file, you may need to delete the file and recreate it.
Here are some additional tips to help you avoid corrupt .FDSRCH2 files:
- Always make sure that you have a backup of your files. This way, if a file becomes corrupt, you can restore it from the backup.
- Avoid using third-party file repair software unless absolutely necessary. These programs can sometimes damage your files further.
- Be careful when using file compression tools. These tools can sometimes corrupt files.
- If you are experiencing problems with your computer, try restarting it. This may fix some corruption issues.