How do I turn off indexing and allow search for all files?

davesev · 23 May 2012

When I do a search, I want Windows 7 to search all files in that folder recursively and return matches by filename and give me an option to search by text within those files (binary not optional obviously).

I figured out how to turn off indexing but I can't make it search by all files and I'm not sure how to specify to search text within those files.

I really don't care how long it takes to find a file as I'd rather wait to find it then have nothing return at all.

DavidE · 23 May 2012

I use and recommend File Locator Lite (free), and it works well without indexing.

FileLocator Lite - Free File Searching Utility

OvenMaster · 23 May 2012

I myself swear by Locate32. Locate32 Web Site - Home
I programmed Task Scheduler to run a once-a-day update of all files on all drives at 4am.