Yep, that's why there's the check box at the bottom right of the window. The reason that I turn associate on by default on first run was because I found it more convenient whenever I lent it to a friend

...I'm a big fan of portable software myself - so expect the change to happen soon. I'll make it an ini file so it's nice and easy to maintain.

Sounds very promising. Hopefully the .ini file can retain MRU lists of folders, filetypes, and search terms--such capability would minimize needless clicking and/or typing.

Also, if the Filename field was a dropdown like the Folder field, then File Hound could retain multiple search profiles.

Fidel, thanks again for your efforts.

Fidel, just a few more minor issues...

When I first starting searching multiple file types, I didn't realize the search was finished because the green progress bar doesn't disappear. The titlebar reveals both files found and MB examined, but is there any way to show that info near the progress bar? Alternatively, some indication in the status bar--ie. Done or Search Complete--would be useful info to have within eyesight.

Also, I don't understand how to utilize the "Skip this file/Skip this folder" option--I'm probably overlooking something obvious.

used this today, worked like a charm 

Agreed. Although I have other search/grep tools, I increasingly turn to File Hound as a first option. The dark background really makes everything easy for me to read without straining my eyes. I've never had issue with File Hound's results either--they're spot-on.

@MerleOne:
AFAIK that's not currently possible with File Hound (at least I couldn't figure it out). However, it may be well worth your time to contact Fidel at jimmythefork.com and communicate your thoughts on the app. If my experience is any indication, he is a receptive developer and all-around nice fellow.

File Hound 3.2 has been released as a completely portable app. It now uses hound3.ini to implement the "Associate with Folders" option so I deleted the old registry entry.

I'm not sure if the config file can be edited any further.