Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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What is Copernic Desktop Search?
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Copernic Desktop Search is a powerful search tool that helps you find files, emails, and documents on your computer quickly and efficiently.
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Can Copernic search through emails?
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Yes, Copernic can index and search through emails, including those in Microsoft Outlook and Thunderbird.
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Is Copernic compatible with Windows 10 and 11?
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Copernic is fully compatible with Windows 10 and 11, offering seamless functionality and integration.
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How many file types can Copernic index?
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Copernic can index and search over 170 file types, including documents, emails, and multimedia files.
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Does Copernic offer a free trial?
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Yes, Copernic offers a free trial for its search products, allowing users to test its features before purchasing.
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What is Copernic Business Server Search?
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Copernic Business Server Search is an enterprise search solution for businesses, enabling both user-specific on-premise search and efficient company-wide data server search.
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Can Copernic search PDF files?
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Yes, Copernic can search within PDF files, and can search & preview the PDF Archive through its extension included in Advanced and Elite desktop and cloud search packages.
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Is Copernic’s search fast and efficient?
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Copernic is known for its fast search capabilities, quickly retrieving relevant information. Results are generated as you type and the categories and various refinement types help to isolate the desired results.
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How secure is Copernic’s search tool?
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Copernic in on-premise software which means your index stays on your local device. Connections to cloud-storage use the same connection authorization used by Google, Microsoft, and Dropbox for maximum security.
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Does Copernic support image file search?
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Yes, Copernic supports searching through various image file formats. The Elite and Business Server Search packages also support Image Text Recognition (OCR).
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Can Copernic index network and cloud files?
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Yes, Copernic can index files on network drives and cloud storage.
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What advanced features does Copernic offer?
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Copernic offers advanced features like real-time indexing, customizable search options, boolean operators, and support for multiple languages.
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How does Copernic enhance productivity?
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Copernic streamlines all file searches in a single user interface, provides results as you type and can preview over 170 files types, even if you don’t have the software that matches the file type, so that you don’t have to aimlessly open countless documents in hopes of stumbling on the right one. This significantly enhances productivity and reduces time spent on manual searches across various platforms.
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Is there a version of Copernic for individual users?
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Yes, Copernic Desktop Search offers versions specifically designed for individual users. You can choose from three different levels, each providing varying depths of search capabilities to suit your personal needs.
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What types of files can Copernic index on the desktop?
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Copernic can index a variety of desktop files including pdfs, office documents, images, videos, emails, archives, and many other files indexed as text.
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How does Copernic handle large data sets?
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Copernic Desktop Search creates its index no matter the size of the data sets. Options for allotting device resources to the indexing allow for large amounts of data to be indexed when the user is idle.
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Is Copernic user-friendly?
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Yes, Copernic features a user-friendly interface, making it accessible for users with various levels of tech expertise.
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Are there any government, educational, or non-profit discounts for Copernic?
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Copernic believes that governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations are ideal candidates to save time and money through the use of our software. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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How does Copernic ensure data privacy?
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Copernic is an on-premise software using the highest level of security to connect cloud elements. It does not share any personal data with any 3rd parties. Data collected is anonymous and is used to understand behavioral use of the product. This anonymous data collection can also be turned off in Copernic’s options.
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What makes Copernic different from other search tools?
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Copernic stands out for its comprehensive indexing capabilities, fast search results, and strong emphasis on data security.
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Can Copernic index virtual desktop files?
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Yes, Copernic can efficiently index and search files on virtual desktop environments.
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Does Copernic support customizable search options?
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Yes, Copernic offers various customizable search options to suit different user needs.
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How does Copernic streamline operations for businesses?
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Copernic streamlines business operations by providing an efficient tool for searching and managing company-wide data on the company server. IT departments can also deploy using GPOs.
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Is Copernic suitable for small business owners?
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Yes, Copernic is well-suited for both small business owners and larger organizations. The software’s robust indexing and search features help small business owners save time and increase productivity, which is crucial in a dynamic business environment.
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How can I contact Copernic for support?
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You can contact Copernic for support through their website’s contact page (https://copernic.com/en/contact-us/), their customer portal, or emailing support@copernic.com