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• Windows search fails to find the files in the Documents folder

  Original title: Windows 7 search finds no files, even though all the settings have been verified and the search index has been rebuilt

  I recently bought a new Dell laptop Studio 1558 with Windows 7 Home Premium and moved through several hundred documents from my old PC to the new folder 'My Documents'.

  As many others have found, Windows Search has been completely useless. She seems to have no problem finding files in the music folder or image, but anything in the document library is invisible to the it - even if I get in a subfolder small for a file name I see just in front of me, Windows Search will announce that "no element not corresponding to your search.

  I took a number of steps so far to fix the problem, which none have worked:

  1. I checked which locations are indexed for search and ensured that the document library is among them (as well as all of my C drive).

  2. I checked that appropriate file extensions (.doc .docx .pdf, etc.) are all selected from the "File Types" list in indexing options (although I noticed that 'Description of filter' for .pdf bed "Registered IFilert is not found" - not this problem with Word documents).

  3. I have deleted and rebuilt the search index.

  4. I ran the troubleshooting Windows 7 Search tool, which reports that it cannot find any problems.

  5. I have read that some problems with Windows 7 search can be solved by changing a registry key (http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-fix-windows-7-search-problems/) but when I navigate to the folder in my registry, only following three keys are here (not the one mentioned in the difficulty):

  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderTypes\ {0B2BAAEB-0042-4DCA-AA4D-3EE8648D03E5}
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderTypes\ {36011842-DCCC-40FE-AA3D-6177EA401788}
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderTypes\ {59BD6DD1-5CEC-4D7E-9AD2-ECC64154418D}

  A couple of things, I said - if I create a new word document and save it, Windows Search seems to immediately get back on it and is able to find. I also noticed that at first when I opened one of the word documents that have been transferred over the old PC and then closed it again, Windows Search picked up on it and could find it. So I went to try to open and close then all of my documents (an arduous task...), but the subject to halfway through Windows Search has ceased to be able to find them.

  All Word documents using Microsoft Word 2007 in .doc or .docx format, although the problem also applies to Excel, PDF and image files, so I don't think that the problem is with the word itself.

  I have tried everything I can think so far, including all the solutions, I could see suggested in previous discussions. I really need the search function working to effectively use my laptop so that any help would be welcome!

  Thank you, Jack

  Santosh thanks, I checked the permissions for the appropriate files and SYSTEM was present, which doesn't seem to be the problem. However, I found a solution that might work for other people are having the same problem.

  I noticed that if I changed the location of the files, Windows search suddenly seems to become aware that they existed and then indexed and followed them correctly - even if they were subsequently moved back to the original location. I just created a temporary folder outside my library of documents and then each subfolder in the folder my documents him and then come back, one by one. It was a bit laborious but the problem solved - I know not why it worked, but all the old files are now indexed and appear correctly when you use Windows Search, and it seems not to have any problems, follow-up of the newly created files.

  Cheers, Jack

• Windows search can not find my files

  Even if I indexed all folders on my computer Windows Search can not find something of my music, my pictures, and my videos folders. I checked if they are indexed and they are. I tried rebuilding the index, but it did not help. Does anyone know what may be the problem?

  Problem solved. One of my programs has changed the use of the search bar for "do not search" menu properties taskbar and start, I have no idea why.

  PROBLEM SOLVED

  I struggled with the same problem for a few hours. Finally, I discovered that:

  If you are looking for a word in a file name, then you must start the search string with an asterisk (wildcard character), in the opposite case, Windows will detect nothing. For example, if you are looking for "cyberdyne" in a file name, then you must look for the two "cyberdyne" and "* cyberdyne.

  If the word you are looking for is at the beginning of the name of the file, or if it is preceded by a dash or a dot, then Windows Explorer is the file without the asterisk.

• Index of the Windows Search Service on a file server used by Citrix/TS clients?

  Am really struggling to tackle this and write the change command of this place.

  If we have a file server to Server 2008 R2 with the installed file server role and the role or function of the Windows Search Service deployed (with IFilter filters and suitable for indexing added directories)-will be a Server 2008 R2 TS/Citrix user research their mapped drive using the index stored on the file server?  Or the index must be created on each server by connecting to the file server?  Can't seem to find an answer final yay or not in spite of several rounds of the documentation.

  Support is located in the Windows Server Forums:
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsServer/

• Windows search does not find some words of some documents even if we find the same words in others?

  I have the book of James Joyce Ulysses saved to a file and the chapters saving serpated in other files. When I search a few words is displayed the results of the chapters yet, i.e. to show the full file of novel and chapters. Anyone know why this might be. Thank you.

  Hello

  1. The question appears with the specific document type?
  2. Research work earlier? If so, remember to make changes to the computer before the question?

  You can try to change advanced indexing option:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-advanced-indexing-options

  Improve Windows searches using the index: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/improve-Windows-searches-using-the-index-frequently-asked-questions

  You do not find the files when you are looking for a Windows Vista-based computer, even if the files exist on the computer

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932989

• Windows Search can not find any file with 'two letters'-'two letters', followed by the numbers i.e. FS-XP1234

  It's a weird thing, these files are located on a network drive, but I also tested in a local folder with the same results.

  Examples of questions:
  Folder containing the following files
  FS - XP12345.pdf
  FS - XP54321.txt
  124234Sample12.PDF
  If I where to look for "FS - XP" I'd get both the FS - XP * files as results, but as soon as I add a number to search (only using the letters), for example FS - XP5 I get nothing.
  Any other combination works and files that begin with the letters or numbers I can get the name of the entire file and it works.
  Only when it has 'two letters'-'two letters' followed by a number do get no results when you search for the name of the entire file.
  I hope that makes sense.
  Thank you
  Clark

  The problematic bit is actually the hyphen, although oddly, there is no block research in all situations.  The general Council is when the search text contains a symbol such as the hyphen, place the text between quotes and place ~ = before the quoted text.  So ~ = "fs - xp5" would work, but unfortunately this special syntax does not work in areas indexed without specifying the filename property.  To limit the search to the file names and also to allow the search successfully indexed areas, enter name: ~ = "fs - xp5.

  Some symbols have actually not need quotes, but some do so they are generally advised.

• Windows search failed

  I can't search in Windows Vista. I get the error "failed to initialize Search".

  Hi Mommy_of_2,

  Yes, you can check if everything works as expected in safe mode and let me know

  Step 1: Check with a different user profile

  If you do not have a different user account, you will need to create a (see link below). If everything works fine with a different user profile, you can infer that the user profile is damaged, click on the link to find out how to solve this problem.

  Create-a-user account

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

  Difficulty of a corrupted user profile

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Windows search 7: beach of file names

  Is there a way to find Windows Explorer to search for a range of files?  For example the images from 1 to 99 IMG0001-IMG0099.

  Thanks in advance.

  You can type this as a search term:

  IMG00? and it will find only files that start with the letters IMG00 and then followed by two additional characters (regardless of whether they are, from 01 to 99). Question marks are strict wildcards.

  You can also simply use IMG * to find any file that begins with the letters IMG, then maybe do not have anything after that either.  It is a generic character of openness.

• 7sp1 Windows update fails to find updates on 16 April

  Since MS began distributing Windows 10 via the update service, the download section to update on my windows 7sp1 platforms has played like a slug taking refuge on a wet Sunday.  I have 2x64bit and 1x32bit system, systems every few years.  The configuration is to check the updates but let me choose whether to download and install.  Why that - too many items is bloat: why in Australia should I language or monetary fixes for afghanistan? I use no programs? and following.  Those I choose is the important/critical ones just for windows.

  So far, the available updates are identified easily on and patch Tuesday and - since July 2015 – I have become used to / upset the performance of slow download of updates.  I have even delayed update of several days checking to avoid the crowd on that day.  So many users have complained of the it - on the web and quiet fumers x 10 who - that MS do NOT know: it is assumed that this is now what they want their company and product image major is.  Admittedly, this is not what MS committed to during the sale of the operating system for good money we paid for it.

  But this month, Apr16, while updates on 64-bit platforms have been slow, as usual, the 32-bit platform could not - even identify that the updates are available 3 days after the release of the patch.  The updates Panel showed that the date of the last audit is the patch tuesday itself, no update is available at this time.  The PC has been used every day since then.  The result for the 64 bits of the PC it takes between 15 to 20 items to install.  But the machine has served it powered, sitting in the audit for the screen with the green bar slip updates for hours.  Power off to leave the House, turn and repeat.  3 times in total.  When I gave up and decided to make another complaint, this is always the case

  So my question is

  is why windows update now - 3 days after the release of patch - not yet able to identify the updates required for a 32-bit platform?

  Davidk03

  David

  Let's see if something has changed.

  Restart your computer and wait 20 minutes for the system to operate before you download information. When the review much, not Event Viewer log files all problems show in the period immediately after the computer has booted.

  Please provide a copy of your system information file. Type the system information in the search box above the Start button and press the ENTER key (alternative is select Start, all programs, accessories, System Tools, system information). Select file, Export and give the file a name noting where it is located. Not to place the cursor in the body of the report before exporting the file. The system creates a new information file system each time system information is available. You must allow a minute or two before the file is completely filled before exporting a copy. Please download the file to your OneDrive, to share with everyone and post a link here. Normal mode preferred report. Please say if the report was obtained in safe mode. If the report is in one language other than English, please indicate the language.

  Please download and share with everyone a new copy of your log System of your event viewer on your disc one and post a link here. It allows to avoid confusion if you delete all previous copies of the log files of your OneDrive.

  To access the system, log, select Start, Control Panel, administrative tools, Event Viewer, in the list on the left of the window, expand Windows logs and select System. Place the cursor on the system, select the Action in the Menu and record all events like (the evtx default file type) and give a name to the file. Do not offer not filtered files. Do not place the cursor in the list of reports before selecting the Action from the menu. Do not clear the logs so that you have a persistent problem.

• bluetooth Windows search does not find my sd10 headset motorola

  Recently bought this Motorola SD10 HD bluetooth headset to listen to internet radio on my laptop Dell Latitude E6410.   The headset pairs easily with my HTC Droid phone, but I'm unable to pair it with my laptop.    The search function of Windows bluetooth device does not have the helmet, there is no possibility to try same pair.   Motorola phone supports the claims, it is a problem of Windows since the pair of headphones with my cell phone.

  BTW I also use a mouse bluetooth with the laptop and sometimes it loses the pairing and the only way to (re) pair is to remove the device and the device to be added again.   So I think it's a problem of bluetooth of Windows.

  Thanks in advance for your help-Frank

  Hi Frank,.

  1 Windows operating system you are using?

  2. you receive messages or error codes?

  Method 1:

  You can check with the support of Motorola and check if there is for the windows you use any headphone driver and software. If so, the same install and check if it helps.

  https://Motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_detail/A_ID/78830

  https://Motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/chat/chat_launch/

  You can also check the updates of Windows see if the optional driver updates are available for the device:

  Update drivers: recommended links

  For more information, see the articles:
  Connect to Bluetooth and other wireless or network devices
  Add a Bluetooth device or other wireless or network device: frequently asked questions

  Method 2:

  Try to run the corner hardware store and check the issue.

  Convenience hardware store

• Windows 7: the search does not find the files that should be, directory is indexed and *.php included on the list of extensions

  Windows 7: search does not find the files that should be. I have indexed directory and *.php included on the list of extensions, but search can't find files for Word searches that I know there are files with these words in them.

  If you're frustrated by research (aka Desktop Search), you are not alone. Click the Start button and type find and click the button 'change the way Windows search'. Now click on the Advanced button and select the tab file types scroll down and find your type of file (in your case .php) and make sure the radio button "index properties and the content of the file" is selected for the file type.

  Out the form by clicking on the OK button, but do not close the form when you click the Advanced button.

  Then, you may need to change the indexing locations. If the folder where your files are located is not known for indexing search, then search is not even bother looking for here (a source of frustration for many users). Maybe your files are located on another drive or partition without the knowledge of the indexing engine. Using the options icon and select/deselect expand, make sure that at least the files of interest are included for the indexed locations. I hope this helps.

  samc1

• Windows 7 search can't find AppData files

  Windows search does not find the files. The search for a zip file (which is stored in C:\Users\ \AppData\Local\Tempor C:\Documents and Settings\\AppData\Local\Temp, does not appear.

  I can navigate the files without any problems.

  This is just a simple example, but no functioning research is frustrating our planned deployment of W7 as we debug a request number and other problems.

  Is there a way to search by index / the \AppData? This time, I almost 1 000 000 files on the disc (in the areas of 'normal' data) and indexing/search works to find.

  The folder \AppData & subfolders are not included in indexed locations.
  because of the thousands of files that can reside.
   
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  Windows search does not find the files. The search for a zip file (which is registered
  in C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Temp or C:\Documents and
  Settings\\AppData\Local\Temp, doesn't show up.
   
  I can navigate the files without any problems.
   
  This is just a simple example, but research not functioning is frustrating
  our planned deployment of W7 as we debug one application number and other
  problems.
   
   

  Windows 7 Ultimate 64

• Windows Search 4.0 on Windows XP - cannot find partial words in Outlook messages

  I have recently installed Windows Search 4.0 in Windows XP SP3 in order to more easily search my email in Outlook (which is connected to Exchange). Before I installed Windows Search 4.0, I could search on partial words or numbers, which is particularly useful when looking for emails about incident support numbers (I work in the level 2 technical support) - e.g. "12345" search would find all messages containing "INC000012345". Now, I have to look on the total value - for example 'INC000012345' to find messages. The search in Windows Search outside the email - files on my machine, it's - works well; If I search for "12345" he finds, for example, a PDF file with the word "INC000012345" in the file name (or the contents of the file). How can I fix? I tried using wildcards without success, as well - for example "* 12345" or "INC * 12345".»

  Hi shifuimam,
   

  Your question of Windows is more complex than what is generally answered in the Microsoft Answers forums as it relates to research on Outlook connected to Microsoft Exchange. Appropriate in instances of Exchange Server.

  Please ask your question in the Forums of Exchange Server.

  Kind regards

  Divya R - Microsoft technical support.

• Cannot find file Vista Start Search

  I want to search for a phrase in a file .doc that I know, that I have updated over the past two months.  File folder advanced search Vista don't give as much detail (used to do under XP).

  I read it is supposed to be an option of advanced search on the sidebar (not the bottom) to start but I do not have this option.

  I would appreciate your help to find this "big hunt" as it is called "Windows Vista for Dummies".

  I am running Vista Home Premium 64-bit.

  Hello

  Tips for finding files
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/tips-for-finding-files

  How to use advanced search in Vista Options
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/75451-advanced-search.html

  How to restore the page button on the Start Menu after installing Vista SP1
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/145787-Search-start-menu-button-restore-after-SP1.html

  How to restore the context Menu item search after installing Vista SP1
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/134065-search-context-menu-item-restore-after-Vista-SP1.html

  How to create a shortcut on the desktop search in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/126499-search-desktop-shortcut.html

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  Win Key F opens advanced search

  Searching in Windows Vista, part 1
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/searching-in-Windows-Vista-part-1-secrets-of-the-search-box

  Part 2
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/searching-in-Windows-Vista-part-2-Start-menu-and-control-panel-search-tips

  Part 3
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/searching-in-Windows-Vista-part-3-using-advanced-search-for-those-hard-to-find-files

  ================================

  If necessary:

  Windows Search does not work or research are slower
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/windows_search

  Troubleshooting Windows Vista search & indexing errors
  http://www.WinVistaClub.com/T24.html

  Reconstruction of the Index in Windows Vista
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/rebuilding-the-search-index-in-Windows-Vista/
  How to enable or disable the search Index in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/69564-index-enable-disable.html
  Improve Windows searches using the index: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/improve-Windows-searches-using-the-index-frequently-asked-questions

  I hope this helps.
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• Windows Search returns "cannot access the file ' res:...» »

  Lately, whenever I use Windows Search, then click on a file that was returned in the results box, I get a weird error message that begins: Windows Search.  Cannot access file ' res:... "and so on.  Sometimes it opens then the file I want; other times, it opens a file that has nothing to do with my research.

  In my situation, on two computers, I checked with Windows XP, this seems to happen when I click on an Adobe. PDF file in Windows search results. The exact message is:

  Unable to access file ' res://ieframe.dll/navcancl.htm# [path to file]-.pdf [file] "."

  The Windows Search Preview pane does not display the contents of the file, but the file opens successfully in Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. It comes with a simple click on the file, not a double click.