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Can Windows Vista (64-bit) index network shares?

I'm running the 64-bt version of Vista, all latest updates applied. Windows Vista will not allow me to index my mapped network drives.

In "Indexing options" I goto "indexed locations". My hard disk drives are there available to be selected for indexing, but my network-attached-storage share isn't.

I've Googled a bit and some people have had success applying this update:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=f7e981d9-5a3b-4872-a07e-220761e27283&amp;DisplayLang=en

but this only seems to work for people running the 32-bit version of Vista.

Anybody have a workaround? Maybe I'll have to install Google Desktop Search to get tihs functionality.

Thanks.

Forrest Burris

Don't see why this wouldn't work with 64bit. There isn't any restrictions on instant search as far as I saw. Did you even try the instant search link you posted?

ezekiel2517

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In case I wasn't clear, yes I installed the update "Windows Desktop Search: Add-in for Files on Microsoft Networks" in the link I posted, but I still cannot add my network shares to the "indexed location". Googling indicates that update only works for people running 32-bit vista.

Forrest Burris

Ah, well then I don't have any idea beyond the update. Someone else please chime in and share your suggestions. My apologies for not being able to address the situation accurately.

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