# Help **URL:** https://discussion.listary.com/c/en/help/13.md [Latest](https://discussion.listary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.listary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.listary.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Help category](https://discussion.listary.com/t/about-the-help-category/21)
**Author:** [@Channing](https://discussion.listary.com/u/Channing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 2:35pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/about-the-help-category/21 "2014-02-18T14:35:03Z")
Get help from fellow Listary users. Don’t forget to check out our User Guide and search the forum! :heart: --- ## [Quick Switch to already opened folder doesn't work](https://discussion.listary.com/t/quick-switch-to-already-opened-folder-doesnt-work/10293)
**Author:** [@gaylie](https://discussion.listary.com/u/gaylie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 12:26pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/quick-switch-to-already-opened-folder-doesnt-work/10293 "2026-10-19T12:26:29Z")
I used to be able to have a folder open in Windows File Explorer, then switch to the File Dialog window and it’d automatically jump to the folder I have open in Windows File Explorer. Since the most recent update, this n… --- ## [Listary cannot start on Windows 11 26H2](https://discussion.listary.com/t/listary-cannot-start-on-windows-11-26h2/10340)
**Author:** [@Diego\_F](https://discussion.listary.com/u/Diego_F)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/listary-cannot-start-on-windows-11-26h2/10340 "2026-10-19T11:32:44Z")
Hi After installing the latest version of Listary (v7.1.0.43), Listary does not want to start. This error you see in the image has never happened to me before in a Listary installation. And this is happening after a cle… --- ## [Exclude multiple folders with same name](https://discussion.listary.com/t/exclude-multiple-folders-with-same-name/10311)
**Author:** [@SoJo](https://discussion.listary.com/u/SoJo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/exclude-multiple-folders-with-same-name/10311 "2026-09-11T18:47:37Z")
One of my programs stores backup file versions in folders named “OldVersions” and I’m trying to find a way to exclude them from the search results. Tried a number of ways to filter them out. I have 400+ folders with th… --- ## [Is it possible to export the Quick Menu directories?](https://discussion.listary.com/t/is-it-possible-to-export-the-quick-menu-directories/10298)
**Author:** [@GlossyTatti](https://discussion.listary.com/u/GlossyTatti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/is-it-possible-to-export-the-quick-menu-directories/10298 "2026-09-06T13:38:40Z")
I wanted to know if you can export these directories saved for the quick menu. I would want to have the same Menu structure on my laptop without needing the redo it from scratch. Thank you! --- ## [Want search results NEWEST FIRST](https://discussion.listary.com/t/want-search-results-newest-first/10291)
**Author:** [@FWEboston](https://discussion.listary.com/u/FWEboston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/want-search-results-newest-first/10291 "2026-08-17T15:46:49Z")
As replacement for Google Desktop Search, one thumb up. Tried \>5 others, no-go. BUT I really want results (from Ctrl Ctrl) sorted, by default, newest first. I have explored Options and find nothing to help. Hope this co… --- ## [Access Popup Menu w. Mouse](https://discussion.listary.com/t/access-popup-menu-w-mouse/9891)
**Author:** [@LN899](https://discussion.listary.com/u/LN899)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/access-popup-menu-w-mouse/9891 "2026-08-06T09:41:34Z")
Is there any way to access the Listary 6 popup menu with mouse click(s) in programs like Firefox, MS Word, Excel, etc. that are not in the Options \> Integration menu? I know you can use the Control + M shortcut, but I s… --- ## [Total Commander Directory Menu in Listary (V7)](https://discussion.listary.com/t/total-commander-directory-menu-in-listary-v7/10265)
**Author:** [@AndyK](https://discussion.listary.com/u/AndyK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/total-commander-directory-menu-in-listary-v7/10265 "2026-07-16T14:42:42Z")
I’m currently still using Listary 5.x. In the “ToolBar” and “PopUp” menus, I use the option to display the Total Commander Directory Menu in Listary as well. Are there plans to integrate this into Listary v7 as well? I… --- ## [How can I exclude folders from indexing?](https://discussion.listary.com/t/how-can-i-exclude-folders-from-indexing/10264)
**Author:** [@songch](https://discussion.listary.com/u/songch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/how-can-i-exclude-folders-from-indexing/10264 "2026-07-08T13:54:39Z")
It was the same with previous versions of v7. Adding priorities only excludes files from search results. I only want to index ProgramData and User folders. Like disabling drives, I want to exclude the items in the fol… --- ## [Updating from version 5 to version 6](https://discussion.listary.com/t/updating-from-version-5-to-version-6/7908)
**Author:** [@LN899](https://discussion.listary.com/u/LN899)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/updating-from-version-5-to-version-6/7908 "2026-06-21T16:06:38Z")
I’ve been using Listary Pro since 2012. I just found out about that there’s a version 6 (clicking for updates on my version 5.00.2843 just assures me that I’m using the most recent version). So I’m considering updating t… --- ## [Listary suddenly stopped indexing many app shortcuts](https://discussion.listary.com/t/listary-suddenly-stopped-indexing-many-app-shortcuts/10242)
**Author:** [@fzcwt](https://discussion.listary.com/u/fzcwt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/listary-suddenly-stopped-indexing-many-app-shortcuts/10242 "2026-05-27T14:56:05Z")
I recently ran into an issue with Listary. It suddenly stopped indexing many application shortcuts that are available in the Windows Start Menu. For example, when I type “Word” in Listary, Microsoft Word no longer appea… --- ## [FileDialog display the current folder with Explorer at the bottom](https://discussion.listary.com/t/filedialog-display-the-current-folder-with-explorer-at-the-bottom/10236)
**Author:** [@alexbro](https://discussion.listary.com/u/alexbro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 12:45am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/filedialog-display-the-current-folder-with-explorer-at-the-bottom/10236 "2026-04-17T00:45:14Z")
This feature is very smart,but didn’t work after reinstall windows,the win version is 28020. Anybody know what did happen? --- ## [Desktop icon search disabled](https://discussion.listary.com/t/desktop-icon-search-disabled/10229)
**Author:** [@AndyS01](https://discussion.listary.com/u/AndyS01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/desktop-icon-search-disabled/10229 "2026-04-02T18:03:43Z")
Desktop icon search not working after installing Listary --- ## [License activations, multiple licenses?](https://discussion.listary.com/t/license-activations-multiple-licenses/10077)
**Author:** [@ron](https://discussion.listary.com/u/ron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 8:04am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/license-activations-multiple-licenses/10077 "2025-12-18T08:04:43Z")
1) Haven’t really used listary much but now I see a license activation model. Does the license activation-page work with multiple licenses? Now I see 0-6 activations, can I assume this is per license. Meaning each l… --- ## [Listary no longer works properly with xyplorer](https://discussion.listary.com/t/listary-no-longer-works-properly-with-xyplorer/10076)
**Author:** [@Native2904](https://discussion.listary.com/u/Native2904)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 1:02pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/listary-no-longer-works-properly-with-xyplorer/10076 "2025-10-11T13:02:40Z")
Hello, I have been using Listary for ages and have noticed that opening files with XYplorer via Listary no longer works. I became the Error message: C:\\Xyplorer%1 and nothing would found. Can anybody help? Please … --- ## [Bug: Listray crashes when I try to search](https://discussion.listary.com/t/bug-listray-crashes-when-i-try-to-search/7753)
**Author:** [@Drakemoor](https://discussion.listary.com/u/Drakemoor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 11:45am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/bug-listray-crashes-when-i-try-to-search/7753 "2025-09-29T11:45:29Z")
I double-click the CTRL, and the moment I start typing, Listary crashes with the following error: Windows 11 & the latest version of Listary Has someone encountered the same error and found a solution? Please help. … --- ## [Launcher not working](https://discussion.listary.com/t/launcher-not-working/10014)
**Author:** [@thoft99](https://discussion.listary.com/u/thoft99)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 8:56am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/launcher-not-working/10014 "2025-09-27T08:56:42Z")
My Listary launcher do not appear when I press ctrl twice or right clicking and selecting Open Launcher from the tray. I believe that it does open - only doesn’t show, because I can press 2 x ctrl, type Notepad (or any … --- ## [Wikipedia autocomplete not working](https://discussion.listary.com/t/wikipedia-autocomplete-not-working/10031)
**Author:** [@robubble](https://discussion.listary.com/u/robubble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 8:51am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/wikipedia-autocomplete-not-working/10031 "2025-09-02T08:51:54Z")
Issue: Since the last update (I think) I noticed the auto suggestion of some web searches does not work any more. Steps to reproduce: I enter “wiki” and space to get to the web search. I enter a query or part of a que… --- ## [I've Gotten No Answer From Listary Support](https://discussion.listary.com/t/ive-gotten-no-answer-from-listary-support/10003)
**Author:** [@VanHohenheim](https://discussion.listary.com/u/VanHohenheim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 12:29pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/ive-gotten-no-answer-from-listary-support/10003 "2025-08-04T12:29:38Z")
I had an issue while buying listary pro license. I’ve tried listary support on site and e-mail directly, no answer so far. I had a problem on checkout: I typed my e-mail with a typing error, one letter was missing: mathe… --- ## [FEATURE REQUEST: CLI function to rebuild index](https://discussion.listary.com/t/feature-request-cli-function-to-rebuild-index/8229)
**Author:** [@Apocalypse612](https://discussion.listary.com/u/Apocalypse612)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/feature-request-cli-function-to-rebuild-index/8229 "2025-06-13T16:01:22Z")
Can you please implement a way to rebuild the index via command line or something? I want to put this command inside of a script that automatically rebuilds after I unlock my BitLocker drive, which is shortly after I res… --- ## [Run Listary without HotKey?](https://discussion.listary.com/t/run-listary-without-hotkey/9862)
**Author:** [@kalesow115](https://discussion.listary.com/u/kalesow115)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/run-listary-without-hotkey/9862 "2025-06-04T18:13:32Z")
When running the program: “C:\\Program Files\\Listary\\Listary.exe” it automatically open the software and it also opens the Beta Window (File Results). But what is the command to run it as small window without the File Re… --- ## [Listary SVG icon?](https://discussion.listary.com/t/listary-svg-icon/9842)
**Author:** [@eagleeyez](https://discussion.listary.com/u/eagleeyez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 9:37am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/listary-svg-icon/9842 "2025-05-13T09:37:13Z")
Hi, Please can you share the SVG icon of Listary. I want to use it for a menu in SnipDo instead of using a PNG version. --- ## [Weird Listary behaviors when inputing sc](https://discussion.listary.com/t/weird-listary-behaviors-when-inputing-sc/9831)
**Author:** [@sylph](https://discussion.listary.com/u/sylph)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 8:51am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/weird-listary-behaviors-when-inputing-sc/9831 "2025-05-06T08:51:53Z")
Everytime I used ctrl+ctrl to invoke Listary then input sc, it immediately triggered a WSL process??? Quite weird. Currently I’m using 6.3.2.88. --- ## [Google Drive File Stream Not Being Indexed](https://discussion.listary.com/t/google-drive-file-stream-not-being-indexed/5841)
**Author:** [@aagha](https://discussion.listary.com/u/aagha)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 2:20am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/google-drive-file-stream-not-being-indexed/5841 "2025-03-18T02:20:31Z")
I’ve seen a couple of older (2019) posts on indexing Google Drive\*, but I’m still running into the following issue: 1 - The G-drive is setup to be indexed. I also did a Force Rebuild Index 2 - When looking for a fil… --- ## [What are the benefits of pro i cant find much about it on the website. what can it do more? is it worth upgrading?](https://discussion.listary.com/t/what-are-the-benefits-of-pro-i-cant-find-much-about-it-on-the-website-what-can-it-do-more-is-it-worth-upgrading/9782)
**Author:** [@chat\_gpt](https://discussion.listary.com/u/chat_gpt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/what-are-the-benefits-of-pro-i-cant-find-much-about-it-on-the-website-what-can-it-do-more-is-it-worth-upgrading/9782 "2025-03-13T17:36:51Z")
What are the benefits of pro i cant find much about it on the website. what can it do more? is it worth upgrading? can someone explain to me --- ## [Windows 24h2 support](https://discussion.listary.com/t/windows-24h2-support/9772)
**Author:** [@Sadlylate](https://discussion.listary.com/u/Sadlylate)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 9:40am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/windows-24h2-support/9772 "2025-03-13T09:40:20Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been a loyal Listary PRO user for a long time and greatly appreciate its functionality. However, since updating my laptop to Windows 11 24H2, Listary has stopped indexing. Specifically, the applicatio… --- ## [Listary v5 Docs?](https://discussion.listary.com/t/listary-v5-docs/9712)
**Author:** [@xaviera](https://discussion.listary.com/u/xaviera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 9:40am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/listary-v5-docs/9712 "2025-03-10T09:40:14Z")
do the lisatry v5 docs still exist somewhere? --- ## [Url Support, For Joplin](https://discussion.listary.com/t/url-support-for-joplin/9752)
**Author:** [@kalesow115](https://discussion.listary.com/u/kalesow115)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/url-support-for-joplin/9752 "2025-03-08T17:43:38Z")
Can you please add support for opening Joplin Url’s. Example Url: joplin://x-callback-url/openNote?id=0000000000000000000000000000000 Kind Regards. --- ## [Deactivate license from a Computer i don't own anymore](https://discussion.listary.com/t/deactivate-license-from-a-computer-i-dont-own-anymore/9729)
**Author:** [@Rob\_Bianco](https://discussion.listary.com/u/Rob_Bianco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 10:13am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/deactivate-license-from-a-computer-i-dont-own-anymore/9729 "2025-03-07T10:13:35Z")
Hi, Is there a way to deactivate a license from a computer that I no longer own? I gave it away, and I’m not sure if the new owner will ever uninstall Listary. Thanks! --- ## [Listary with Start11 V2 (2.51)](https://discussion.listary.com/t/listary-with-start11-v2-2-51/9765)
**Author:** [@Carlo\_Demichelis](https://discussion.listary.com/u/Carlo_Demichelis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 8:22am UTC](https://discussion.listary.com/t/listary-with-start11-v2-2-51/9765 "2025-03-07T08:22:43Z")
Hi, I’m trying listary and i love it. Noticed tho that it’s not putting its shortcut in the taskbar (only in the apptray in the bar). I guess it’s due of me using Start11. What is weird is that even if i disable Star… [Next page](https://discussion.listary.com/c/en/help/13.md?page=1)