Can't get search results from APPDATA content

[questionesse]

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!

 

[pooch]

Start orb, type, Folder Options, click on the view tab.

 

[questionesse]

and to which option within the folder view are you referring if I may ask?

 

[pooch]

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??

 

[Kari]

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:



Kari

 

[questionesse]

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 :sarc:
thought there was another option blocking those folders to be searched or so...

 

[Kari]

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.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9717-screenshot-paint.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

Kari

 

[questionesse]

now I did it - no clue what went wrong with my first attempts...
thx for all your answers!

 

[Kari]

You are welcome.

Kari