PHiSearch Screenshot

PHiSearch is a fast and versatile text search utility for Microsoft Windows. It can search text in any kind of ASCII and Unicode files.

PHiSearch is a handy tool for software developers who work on different text files (like .cs, .sql, .xml, .html, etc.). You do need to worry about the file extensions, PHiSearch has an algorithm which will identify a text file based on its content.

It is a donationware, which means anyone can use it for free but donations are appreciated.

Features:
Search a literal text in ASCII or Unicode files irrespective of file extension
Supports regular expressions
Use wildcard masks to filter files
Displays filtered files if no search text is specified
File previewer displays entire file content
Perform operations on searched files
Configure an external viewer (like Notepad++) for viewing and editing files
Integrated with Windows Explorer
Simple and innovative UI
Multi-tab interface
Works on Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 2003, 7 and 2008 (32 bit and 64 bit)