- Classic search doesn't work where XP search does
- Posted by Stan Brown on March 2nd, 2006
XP Pro SP2, indexing turned off
I have three files on my C: drive, PlatformHTMLBindings.xml (in two
locations) and HTMLBindings.xml, according to XP search. They're in
regular folders in the Program Files hierarchy, not hidden or system
folders.
Out of curiosity, I opened TweakUI and selected Explorer -> "Use
classic search in explorer". Then I repeated the search, and it
didn't find any of them! I checked the advanced options and I did
have "subfolders" checked. I tried the seach initially limited to C:,
then let it take the default of all partitions.
In each case I brought up search by Win+F, and the search for
filenames was *bindings*.xml. I didn't enter any "text in file" in
the box.
Any idea what's up?
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Stan Brown, Oak Road Systems, Tompkins County, New York, USA
http://OakRoadSystems.com/
- Posted by Donald A. Herman on March 3rd, 2006
I myself have trouble relying on this "new" search style. I never turns up
what I need, even though I know it's there. I gave up on it and use a third
party Search Tool. It's faster and I always what I needed.
--
Donald A. Herman
Software - Scheduler Pro, Disk Cataloger, Math Wizard
http://don_herman.tripod.com
Office Extras, Addins
http://don_herman.tripod.com/msoextras
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- Posted by Sea Star on March 4th, 2006
Donald A. Herman sent a subspace message on 3/2/2006 5:17 PM:
Which third-party search tool(s) do you use?
- Posted by Donald A. Herman on March 5th, 2006
PowerDesks - File Finder,
http://www.pcmag.co.uk/vnunet/downlo...8843/powerdesk
Buying it is optional for the extra Features. There is no time limit or adds
for the freeware.
I bought it maybe 8 years ago and still love it.
I think after you use the File Finder, you'll forget all about the Windows
file finder ;-)
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Donald A. Herman
Software - Scheduler Pro, Disk Cataloger, Math Wizard
http://don_herman.tripod.com
Office Extras, Addins
http://don_herman.tripod.com/msoextras
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