Getting started

This section takes you from download to your first successful search.

1. Installation — choose the correct build for your operating system and processor, and get it running.
2. First launch — what ArchiveMind does when it starts, where the interface appears, and how to close it safely.
3. Adding a repository — tell ArchiveMind which folder or drive to catalogue.
4. Indexing — what happens during a scan, stage by stage, and what to expect on large collections.
5. Reopening ArchiveMind — the difference between the app being open and a scan actively running.

Start small

For your very first scan, pick a modest folder — your Pictures folder is a good choice — rather than a whole drive. You will see results in minutes and get a feel for the app before committing to an overnight scan of everything you own.