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False search results for files in folders

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by musicollector, 2008/07/11.

  1. 2008/07/11
    musicollector

    musicollector Inactive Thread Starter

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    I am using XP SP 2. When I search for files/folders that I KNOW are there, the Windows Search utility says they are not found. Of course, I have double-checked to ensure I am looking in the right place.

    Any ideas?

    TIA
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Is it a system/windows folder? Are you using the Advanced Search options?
     
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    PeteC

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    Alternatively consider using another search engine - try Agent Ransack (freeware) - I have used the Pro (pay) version for years without issue and 100% success.
     
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  5. 2008/07/13
    musicollector

    musicollector Inactive Thread Starter

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    Yes, Start | Search | For Files or Folders | All Files and Folders
     
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    musicollector Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thank you. I tried that and it is SO good. I would still like to get the original problem resolved.

    BTW, is there any way I can make the system Search function point to this great software? I gather it will be a registry hack...
     
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  7. 2008/07/13
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    PeteC

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    I very much doubt that is possible - put a shortcut to AgentRansack on your desktop if you will use it regularly.
     
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    I find pinning AR it to the Start Menu to be very useful. Just right-click on the executable (agentransack.exe) and select "Pin To Start Menu." Then rename it to your liking. I call mine SEARCH. (very creative, what?) :)
     
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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Super Finder search installs under right click menu, so you don't even have to click on any desktop icon to perform search.
     
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  11. 2008/07/18
    musicollector

    musicollector Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks for all your quick responses and very helpful suggestions - one reason I keep returning to the experts in this newsgroup over many others.

    I did not have to even pin anything to the Start Menu! Apparently, Agent Ransack is intelligent enough to place itself just below the Windows utility under Search in the Start Menu automatically!

    I have decided to install Super Finder in addition to AR because I like the context menu option. Both are wonderful tools. No more of the erratic Windows system utility.

    Thanks again.
     
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    broni

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    Cool :)
     
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