I don't know what I'm doing wrongI used your TryToFindThis in my Doc Library, and as soon as I typed * it came up, along with several others.........
Then I typed * Try*, *To*, *Find*, and *This* each in succession, and the file stayed there while others that didn't match disappeared?!?
Correct me if I'm wrong: Indexing is ONLY about speeding up searches. It has nothing to do with whether the files can be found or not.
Kari, try my example in a newly created 'Kari' directory.
I've played with it a bit too, it seems like it behaves differently depending on the folder..
In my C:\Windows folder, it didn't find the file even when I typed the full "TryToFindThis" string...
Otherwise it behaves like I described initially.
I think your only partially right. According to this:
Indexing Service (Windows)Indexing Service is a base service that extracts content from files and constructs an indexed catalog to facilitate efficient and rapid searching.
If you go down a little further look into using filters:
Using Custom Filters with Indexing Service (Windows)
But if you look at the very top of the first link, it says:
[Indexing Service is obsolete as of Windows XP. Instead, use Windows Search.]
Indexed = file is listed in search index i.e. (should be) found if search criteria matches
Not indexed = file is not listed, not found, when searching only the indexed locations.
Example (re: two different search systems as mentioned in my earlier post):
- searching from Start Menu > Search Field, only indexed files and their contents are searched i.e. a non-indexed file is not found
- Searching from Explorer window > search field, all files & their contents is (should be) searched
Gil, I put the TryToFindThis folder that had a TryToFindThis file in it, in C:\Windows\
I did a search like before:
I typed *Try*, *To*, *Find*, and *This* each in succession, and the file stayed there while others that didn't match disappeared.
I found both the Folder, and the File.
When I went to its location it was ...C:\Windows\TryToFindThis
Mmm.. strange.
Maybe it makes a difference whether the folder had been indexed (or is within an indexed folder).
It doesn't work for me this way.
Can anyone else try this too, please?
I've nothing to add directly except to note that when I need to grovel through my source code files for a particular string of characters I rely on my text editor's file contents search because win search hasn't been consistent in delivering results. Shrug. Could be indexing, could be PEBKAC - but precisely because pinpointing the exact cause of the problem isn't easy, it's far less hassle to just throw up your hands in defeat and use a 3rd party tool which you know will deliver. However, I know I'd love it if you guys can get this to work.
Sorry about the diversion; carry on.
Gil I tried A new File and Folder in C:\Windows with the same result. All words or groups were found.
You might have a corrupt Index. Go to search type in index, then click on Index Options >Advance >From there you can rebuild it or troubleshoot it.
Almost forgot....
If you use the troubleshooter you see when you search for index click on advance, then run as Administrator.
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