Windows 7 search doesn't work
I really mis my WIn XP search. It actually works and works quite well. Not sure what Microsoft was thinking with Win 7.
I open win explorer, and in the upper right search box, I type part of the name of a file that is in the folder that I opened, and it returns no items match the search. I read somewhere about changing the features ticked in the Folder and Search Options box for that folder, but I cant find my notes. I do know that it did make it work.
Anyone know the correct default settings to make the serach feature work? It is very hard to find files without a working search function.
I open win explorer, and in the upper right search box, I type part of the name of a file that is in the folder that I opened, and it returns no items match the search. I read somewhere about changing the features ticked in the Folder and Search Options box for that folder, but I cant find my notes. I do know that it did make it work.
Anyone know the correct default settings to make the serach feature work? It is very hard to find files without a working search function.
Click on ....
Tools > Folder Options
Then select the Search Tab
You will see various search options
Tools > Folder Options
Then select the Search Tab
You will see various search options
Close all apps and then run this fixit
http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_search/en-us
Reboot and check.
Ded9
http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_search/en-us
Reboot and check.
Ded9
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M_Epstein--I use Everything Search much of the time. Much easier interface, but not as powerful.
http://www.voidtools.com/
And here are some FAQ
http://www.voidtools.com/faq.php
One key to improving Windows Search is to index properly.
http://www.voidtools.com/
And here are some FAQ
http://www.voidtools.com/faq.php
One key to improving Windows Search is to index properly.
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So many different ideas. I narrowed the behavior down a little, maybe this will tell what I am doing wrong.
I have a folder with Nikon jpg files in it. I am searching for the file _DSC6299.jpg
If I type "_" or "D" or "S" or "C", the search box shows the correct files.
However, if I type "6", the search box is empty. What is wrong here???
I have a folder with Nikon jpg files in it. I am searching for the file _DSC6299.jpg
If I type "_" or "D" or "S" or "C", the search box shows the correct files.
However, if I type "6", the search box is empty. What is wrong here???
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When you open windows explorer, I believe by default it shows your library. The search bar in the top right will only search the directory you are currently in. If you select "Computer" on the left side menu, and then search again you should get better results. You can also use the search bar at the bottom of the "Start" menu to find files.
Hope this helps!
- Jon