FFSetup 3.7.0.0
├── What: Installer for Farbar Recovery Scan Tool
├── Safe if: From farbarinc.com or BleepingComputer
├── Run as: Administrator
├── Output: FRST.txt + Addition.txt
├── Uninstall: Delete folder
└── Warning: Fix option is dangerous without expert guidance
If you need a fixlist.txt example or help interpreting FRST logs, provide the log content and a clear description of the issue.
The short answer: It may install with workarounds, but it is not officially supported.
| Windows Version | Native Compatibility | Workarounds Available | |----------------|----------------------|------------------------| | Windows 98/ME | Full | None needed | | Windows 2000 | Full | None needed | | Windows XP | Full | None needed | | Windows Vista | Partial | Run as admin | | Windows 7 | Limited | Compatibility Mode (XP SP2) | | Windows 8/8.1 | Very limited | Virtual machine only | | Windows 10 | None (unstable) | Virtual machine only | | Windows 11 | None | Virtual machine only | ffsetup3.7.0.0
ffsetup3.7.0.0 is the installer for the 3.7.0 release of Findsame. It is a lightweight Windows utility designed to replace the default Windows search function. It is well-known in the Chinese software community for its blazing-fast search speed, which works by indexing the NTFS file system directly (similar to the "Everything" search engine).
| Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---------------|--------------|----------|
| “Setup cannot find required DLL” | Missing VB6 runtime | Install vb6runsp6.exe first |
| “Installation stopped because of unsigned driver” | 64-bit Windows driver signing | Use 32-bit Windows XP VM |
| “Runtime error 53 – File not found” | Corrupted download | Obtain a fresh copy from a trusted legacy repo |
| “FTP connection refused” | Server requires FTPS or SFTP | Use a proxy like FileZilla Server in plain FTP mode | FFSetup 3
💡 You can also run FRST directly from a USB drive — extraction is optional.
If you need this specific version for legacy data recovery or an old automation script, follow these steps: If you need a fixlist
While detailed changelogs for specific minor builds of niche utilities can be scarce, version 3.7.x generally marked an evolution in the software's branding and feature set: