Bulk File Search Tool – Effortlessly Locate Files and Generate Reports

Description

The Bulk File Search Tool is a powerful desktop application designed to simplify the process of finding specific files across large directories. With an intuitive and user-friendly GUI built in Python using Tkinter, this tool allows you to quickly search for files based on a list of names provided in an Excel sheet. Perfect for professionals, administrators, and anyone who needs to efficiently manage and locate files across multiple folders.

Key Features:

• Seamless Directory Search: Quickly search through entire directories (including subdirectories) to locate files by name, no matter how deeply nested they are.
• Excel Integration: Read a list of file names directly from an Excel sheet. The tool automatically matches these file names (without extensions) against the files in the selected directory.
• Detailed Search Results: The tool generates an easy-to-read Excel report that lists the file name along with its exact location (or “Not Found” if the file is missing).
• Customizable Search: The program supports searching in multiple folders, saving you the time and hassle of manual searches.
• User-Friendly Interface: Built with Tkinter, the tool provides a clean and simple GUI that allows users to browse for directories and select Excel files with ease.
• Automated Report Generation: After completing the search, the results are automatically saved in an Excel file, which you can use for further analysis or record-keeping.

How It Works:

1. Select Directory: Choose the root folder where your search should begin.
2. Upload Excel File: The Excel file should contain a column labeled “File Names” with the base file names you want to locate.
3. Start Search: Once the directory and Excel file are selected, click “Start Search” to begin the search process.
4. View Results: After the search is complete, the tool will generate an Excel report showing whether each file was found and its location.

Perfect For:

• IT Professionals: For system administrators who need to track and find specific files across large networks or servers.
• Data Managers: Ideal for professionals managing large data sets and searching for specific files.
• General Users: Anyone needing a reliable, efficient tool to locate files quickly from a list in Excel.

System Requirements:

• Python 3.x (for running the script).
• Libraries: pandas, openpyxl, tkinter (for GUI functionality).
• Windows/Mac/Linux: Compatible with all major operating systems.

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