Can't get search results from APPDATA content


  1. questionesse
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    Can't get search results from APPDATA content


    hey there,

    I'd like to search within the c:\users\username\appdata folder which is a hidden folder.
    I think its content is excluded from the search because even if I put a file there to test, I can't find it via search.

    What setting do I need to change to get search results from that location?

    thx

    wasn't sure where this question would fit so feel free to move it!
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  3. pooch
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    Start orb, type, Folder Options, click on the view tab.
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  4. questionesse
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    and to which option within the folder view are you referring if I may ask?
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  6. pooch
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    questionesse said:
    and to which option within the folder view are you referring if I may ask?
    My bad lol Show hidden folders option

    Ok I see what you mean, Do you really need search to find what you are looking for??
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  7. Kari
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    Remember, searching from Start Menu only searches indexed locations. By default, AppData is not indexed. Searching from Explorer searches the current location plus all its subfolders (also non-indexed locations). So, in order to search AppData, open Explorer and browse to AppData folder, then search.

    Here's for instance a search for files whose name include string "Chrome" in my AppData folder (filename:Chrome). Search had non whatsoever problems:

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  8. questionesse
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    Kari said:
    Remember, searching from Start Menu only searches indexed locations. By default, AppData is not indexed. Searching from Explorer searches the current location plus all its subfolders (also non-indexed locations). So, in order to search AppData, open Explorer and browse to AppData folder, then search.
    hmm - that's exactely what I did
    thought there was another option blocking those folders to be searched or so...
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  10. Kari
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    You searched from Explorer > AppData and did not find your files? I am sorry but I am unable to reproduce this issue. As the screenshot in my previous post shows, I have no problems in searching AppData.

    Please open Explorer and browse to AppData. Do a search, any search, and take a screenshot of your Explorer window showing search results when search is ready, then post it here.

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  11. questionesse
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    now I did it - no clue what went wrong with my first attempts...
    thx for all your answers!
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  12. Kari
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    You are welcome.

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