Windows explorer search function stopped working properly.


  1. trupt
    Posts : 2
    Windows 7
       New #1

    Windows explorer search function stopped working properly.


    SYSTEM INFO:
    Windows 7, standard user account, Windows update activated, I have "Restore system" turned off.

    PROBLEM:
    Hello, I do not know what I deleted/changed/clicked on, but, starting a few days ago whenever I start a search for something, using Windows explorer (F3, enter search term, press enter) I get only the basic results. Under them, where it says "Search again in: Libraries / Computer, etc." I can select the "Computer" button but nothing happens when I click on it. If I click on "Custom..." and select a location(s) and click OK it does nothing (the new little window just closes and I'm back to the basic search results).

    I haven't installed any new program in several weeks.

    I tried to rebuild the index but it didn't help. I also have restarted the computer several times.

    Thank you for your help.
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  3. Snick
    Posts : 3,615
    Win 10 x64, Linux Lite, Win 7 x64, BlackArch, & Kali
       New #2

    Hi trupet,

    You could try troubleshooting - here is a Tutorial by Brink.

    Search and Indexing Troubleshoot Shortcut - Create

    Or
    Click , in searchbox type search and indexing
    click on entry
    follow instructions

    Nic
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  4. sobranie
    Posts : 41
    win7 home premium 64bit
       New #3

    Excellent free prog is Agent Ransack, finds everything seemingly.

    https://www.download3k.com/System-Ut...t-Ransack.html
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  6. file3456
    Posts : 0
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       New #4

    I use Everything.exe by Void Tools. Then I turn off indexing. It's a very fast search program. Downloads - voidtools
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  7. Snick
    Posts : 3,615
    Win 10 x64, Linux Lite, Win 7 x64, BlackArch, & Kali
       New #5

    Locate32, I use it, lightening fast search, simple GUI, you have to update database(s) manually, but that's only 2 clicks.

    I use it in conjunction with AutoHotkey to search my 400k repository of cat, mum, and manifests.
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