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09-27-2009   #1


Windows 7 Professional x64
 
 

Search Indexing

I take it Windows 7 doesn't have this feature and if it does can it be turned off?

Just that when I turned it off in Vista I noticed a performace boost when booting up and loading up programs.

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09-27-2009   #2


WDP ONLY
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by QuackPot View Post
I take it Windows 7 doesn't have this feature and if it does can it be turned off?

Just that when I turned it off in Vista I noticed a performace boost when booting up and loading up programs.

Search is located in cpanel indexing. You can turn it off or modify its searches there. Its a valuable tool and if you turn it off the gain will not be that large. Try limiting the folders searched and what to search (just have it search titles not contents)

good luck and let us know if you need help


ken
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09-27-2009   #3


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


It does have it, and I believe in Windows 7 it is tied into the Libraries, to what negative effect if you turn it off I'm not sure.
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09-27-2009   #4


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


Hello QuackPot,

Yes, you can disable the index or remove locations from the index. However, disabling the index will also disable the ability to search in Libraries.

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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09-27-2009   #5


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


Thanks Shawn, I knew I read about it somewhere.
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09-27-2009   #6


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


You're welcome Aaron.
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09-27-2009   #7


Windows 7 Professional x64
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Brink View Post
Hello QuackPot,

Yes, you can disable the index or remove locations from the index. However, disabling the index will also disable the ability to search in Libraries.

Hope this helps,
Shawn
Thanks for that. I don't use the search function much and with the performance boost gain in Vista by disabling it, I can only hope Windows 7 will be even faster.
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09-27-2009   #8


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


I hope so. Please let us know how it went for you.
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09-27-2009   #9


Windows 7 Enterprise x64
 
 

Search in 7 Blowz

I found a free utility called searcheverything , runs in back ground searches are instant as you type letters, you will not find a faster search on planet, removed the windows search from component, along with bunch of other stuff like IE, all windows media...ect

got one lean and mean machine,,,
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09-27-2009   #10


7 x64/ Back-Track 4
 
 


That program works great!! But how can i disable my normal windows one? BTW -- that program is at: Download Everything

And i scanned it with VIPRE - clean :P
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