If you're interested in third party search tools software, Agent Ransack - Free File Searching Utility is a free 64 bit Windows 7 file searcher that is similar to XP in that it lets you choose the drive or path to search.
Why would you suggest/want to use a third-party app when the built-in search does exactly what is needed.
If I could put out a PSA, it would be this: Instead of complaining that the search feature doesn't work by reading your thoughts and doing what you intended...learn how to use it, and how to use the syntax. It blows my mind that Kari had to post screenshots showing how to use the Explorer window to search in non-indexed places. That's a basic feature that users/readers of an enthusiast forum should know how to do. That's part of using your computer...nothing advanced, nothing technical. My users at work are some of the least technical people around, and they've all picked up on this themselves.
You don't need third party search apps. The included one works wonderfully.
A LOT of people don't care for Windows 7 Search. There is nothing wrong with offering someone an alternative, third party or not. Don't be so judgmental, DeaconFrost. . . it's good to have multiple options.
Yes, it's good to have differing opinions and alternatives. And I indeed encourage people to speak their minds.
The trouble arises from far too many armchair experts offering far too many conflicting opinions, that it eventually overshadows the truth. Take windows Vista as an example.
We all know that Windows Vista has one of the worst reputations out there, and is constantly being bombarded as Microsoft's worst ever operating system. I've encountered far too many people (some of whom are utter noobs) that absolutely despise Vista (but have never used it) because a trusted friend told him that Vista is rubbish because of [INSERT WHATEVER REASON YOU LIKE HERE].
Hell, 1 day after Vista was officially released to the public, the company from which I purchased Vista x64 ultimate, instead of smiling and taking my money and calling for the next customer, actually tried to convince me that Vista is rubbish, that I should stick to XP, and that the whole "x64" moniker is nothing more than a clever marketing scam developed by Bill Gates' cronies at Microsoft.
But Windows Vista was for me a godsend, that finally allowed my computer to run with the stability and performance that I never got with XP on the same hardware. Its was (then) the most stable version of Windows I had ever encountered - untill Windows 7 came along and improved even further on perfection.
The point I'm trying make is that too many people make ill-informed decisions based on rumors or lack of information. But even though I encourage differing ideas and opinions, I will always strive to stick to the subject matter of this forum - Windows.
If someone asks me for an alternative to Windows Search, I will try to inform him of the tools he already has, and how to use it properly, so that he will not need third-party software.
No, DeaconFrost is not being judgemental. He's only trying to encourage people to notice and to use what they already have.
