Start search does not include programs


  1. acer3
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    Start search does not include programs


    Hi, start search doesn't include programs when searching. I tried adding and removing the Start Folder from the indexes, but it didn't do anything. It was working fine before, it just stopped including the programs.
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  3. ICIT2LOL
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    Hello acer how about a screenshot mate as I am not real sure of what it is you mean unless you are not getting All programs on hitting the Start Orb..
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