Is there a Pattern Matching Utility like GREP in Windows?

Yes, Windows has a pattern-matching utility similar to grep called Findstr. It is a command-line tool that searches files or text for specified patterns. To use findstr, open Command Prompt and enter:

For example:

It supports regular expressions, multiple patterns, and recursive directory searches. For advanced usage:

• To search recursively:
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  findstr /s "pattern" *.txt

• To use regular expressions:
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  findstr /r "regex" filename


While basic, findstr is functional for many tasks. For more advanced needs, you can use third-party tools like PowerGREP or port Unix utilities with tools like Git Bash or Cygwin.