I can search for a file "xyz" and find everything BUT the file I want. This happens even when I know that the file exists.

I try to search for a file... choose any file name... like 'cat' but get everthing that doesn't even look like a cat.  I can get a list of files of a thousand, but anything containing same cat in the filename OR in the file. No idea what I am doing wrong?

John

Hello

"Maybe" there is something in the search Index that is causing a problem or try the advanced options
Search.

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

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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

I hope this helps.

Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

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