Search Indexing problem

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s7ven

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Hi everyone,

Can you please help me figure out how to fix my "search bar" Sorry, I do not know the name of it but I included a picture. I just reformatted my laptop and now it does not work the way it did before. I used to type msconfig, device manager, and cmd.exe then "enter" and these applications open up. Now, as you can see on the picture, it does not show device manager anymore. My search indexing is on, see picture. I would really appreciate a hand. Thanks.

s7ven,
 

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64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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Brink said:
Hello s7ven,

This may be able to help. Check through the items in the NOTE boxes to see if setting those settings may be able to help.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/36599-search-windows-7-a.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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Hi Shawn,

It did not solve my problem. It is really weird because I reformat my laptop almost every 3 mos. and never had this problem. I have not changed any of my indexing settings. Though I put the "Run Command" in my Start Menu and have removed it later on. Do you think it has to the with it?

s7ven,
 

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s7ven said:
...Though I put the "Run Command" in my Start Menu and have removed it later on. Do you think it has to the with it?

s7ven,
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I doubt thats the reason because I also added the run command to my start menu, then removed it when i realised the search bar can do the same thing, and did not have the problem you are having. Sorry its not the solution, but i thought it might help to rule this out.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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1.80 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7100
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NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
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Realtek High Definition Audio
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s7ven,

As a test, disable the Search index completely to have Windows 7 use nonindexed searched by default to see if your searches are accurate afterwards.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built custom
OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
PSU
Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case
Thermaltake Core P3
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H115i
Keyboard
Logitech wireless K800
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 4
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2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus
Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Brink said:
s7ven,

As a test, disable the Search index completely to have Windows 7 use nonindexed searched by default to see if your searches are accurate afterwards.
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HI Shawn,

I did that and I can't search anymore. Nothing shows up so I guess that is not the answer. Could this be a glitch? I'm pretty sure it is not caused by any other programs in my laptop because right after I reformatted it, I tried to access cmd.exe and it does not show up.

s7ven,
 

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HI,, I have included the whole drive c now. I can see the cmd.exe but with a whole lot of .mui files. I still can't do cmd.exe then enter because if I do it gives me a result in a new explorer. I also can't search for "device manager"
 

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s7ven,

Is the cmd.exe file there if you go to it's source C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe location?

If yes, then see if having you search options in Folder Options (left) and Customize Start Menu settings (right) set like below may help with the search results.

Folder_Options.jpgStart_Menu.jpg
 

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built custom
OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
PSU
Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case
Thermaltake Core P3
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H115i
Keyboard
Logitech wireless K800
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 4
Internet Speed
2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus
Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Brink said:
s7ven,

Is the cmd.exe file there if you go to it's source C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe location?

If yes, then see if having you search options in Folder Options (left) and Customize Start Menu settings (right) set like below may help with the search results.

View attachment 101197View attachment 101199
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Hi Shawn,

It is working now. Thanks so much. I have a feeling it has to do with the "Search the Control Panel" in the Start Menu Customize. I appreciate your time helping me out. I have probably ticked that off when I customize my Start Menu, how silly of me. :)

s7ven,
 

My Computer

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Windows s7ven
You're most welcome s7ven. I'm happy to hear that it's working now. :)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built custom
OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
PSU
Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case
Thermaltake Core P3
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H115i
Keyboard
Logitech wireless K800
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 4
Internet Speed
2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus
Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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