Windows Vista search tool
The search in the Start Menu tool does no more work. Before he was able to find and display a lot of full and partial matches. Now, he could search for hours and still not find anything, not even when I type the name of the folder that I have on the desktop. So it may be that I am searching for non-existent files. What could be the problem? I have Windows Vista Home premium
Hello
Did you change your computer?
I suggest you follow the method and check.
Method 1:
Fix Windows Search when it crashes or shows no results
http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_search/en-us
The problems with the search
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-searching
Tips for finding files
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/tips-for-finding-files
Improve Windows searches using the index: frequently asked questions
Method 2:
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.
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Does anyone have a solution to this? I have seen similar posts but no real solutions... any help would be much appreciated! THX
Rebuild the search Index to remove these "deleted": results
http://www.tech-recipes.com/Rx/2103/vista_rebuilding_the_search_index/
http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/rebuilding-the-search-index-in-Windows-Vista/
http://www.WikiHow.com/rebuild-Windows-Vista-search-index
See you soon.
Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner
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It's my advice in my previous reply to you:
"If you read the update information install I you provided to see what Service Pack you have installed."
What is installed cannot be higher that what is on the disk.
Did you get this information? »
You checked, but did not follow the rest of the information on the link I gave you.
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Re-read the link I gave you.
"How to perform a repair for Vista Installation"
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html
- IF YOU HAVE INSTALLED SP1 FOR VISTA:
- This will not work if you have the SP1 is installed unless your Vista installation DVD includes SP1, or create you a Vista SP1 slipstream installation DVD (see below). When SP1 is installed, it will give Vista a version newer than what's on the Vista installation DVD original number.
- You can only do an upgrade installation if the currently installed Vista is a version identical or older than what is on the Vista installation DVD.
- To create a Vista SP1 slipstream installation DVD to use to do a repair install (upgrade), see: How to create a DVD of Installation of Vista SP1 Slipstream. Note that this still does not work to use a repair installation.
- Another option is to uninstall the Vista SP1, and then run the repair facility and install SP1 again later. To uninstall SP1, see: Microsoft Help and Support: how to uninstall Windows Vista SP1 as a troubleshooting step
- IF YOU HAVE INSTALLED VISTA SP2:
- This will not work if you have the SP1 and SP2 installed unless your installation DVD Vista includes SP2.
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Either uninstall Service Packs installed or follow their tips here and create a Slipstreamed DVD.
And read this:
"How to uninstall Windows Vista service packs as a troubleshooting step"
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I have Windows Vista Home Edition, SP2. Since four of the eight, 50 per cent, the files are empty, the following files in the folder of eight Research can be deleted? Everywhere: (there are more results won't hold in this view.) Refine your results with the search box or click to see all results...) ; Indexed locations: (too many to count. Range of dates: 02/11/2006 through 22/01/2012); Recent documents: (16 inputs); Recent email: (empty); Recent music: (empty); Recent photos and videos: (empty); Recently changed: (18 entries); Shared by me: (empty). I used PC since early 1987 with D.O.S. and I've never had a problem located a file. Thank you, Eleanor
Search folders are just links to the underlying files. If you delete a file in a search folder, it has the same effect as delete the file itself. You can delete records if you wish.
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Hi stephaniewoman,
- Are you having a similar problem with your specific searches or all searches?
- Did you the latest changes on the computer?
- You have Windows search 4.0 installed on the computer?
Method 1
See the link below and run the Fixit tool available, check if it helps.
Fix Windows Search when it crashes or shows no results
http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_search/
Method 2
If the previous step fails, and then restart the Windows Search service on the computer and check if that helps.
(a) click on start toreduce this includes this image, click run , and then type services.msc in the dialog box and then press enter to open Services.
(b) right click on the service of Windows search and then click restart.
(c) click on apply and OK.
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To remove and recreate the search index:
- Reach
Control Panel
- Select
Indexing Options
- Click on
Advanced
(this will open the Advanced Options dialog box) - Select it
Rebuild
button.
Don't forget that I had to click on "Classic Mode" before to do because the modern version would not display all items. Some may not have this extra step, but I had to. I am writing just so that anyone else having this problem can see how to fix it! Thanks for your help, if!-Bobby - Reach
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Thank you advance.
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Would it be possible for you to 'tag' data in the comments column. That's exactly how Live and other research, do it. When your search phrase matches a tag, you get a star. Some people use "metatags in web pages to"mark"their site. No reason why you could metatag not your data.
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Hello
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http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html
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http://www.WinVistaClub.com/T24.htmlReconstruction of the Index in Windows Vista
http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/rebuilding-the-search-index-in-Windows-Vista/
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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================================
Tips for finding files
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http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/75451-advanced-search.htmlHow 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.htmlHow 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.htmlHow to create a shortcut on the desktop search in Vista
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Searching in Windows Vista, part 1
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/searching-in-Windows-Vista-part-1-secrets-of-the-search-boxI hope this helps.
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If so, you should be able to right click and do a sortcut to your desktop or add a shortcut to the Quick Launch bar
Otherwise, you can try the following steps and check.
Step 1:
Try refreshing the Snipping Tool installation. This tool is part of the Tablet PC optional components in Windows Vista.
a. open Control Panel, click Classic view in the task pane.
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c. click on the 'activate Windows features and turn off' in the task pane.
This window may take a few minutes to display.
When the options appear in the list, scroll to the "Tablet PC Optional Components" and remove the check mark for this element.
d. click OK, leave everything and restart the computer.
Once the computer restarts, go back to control panel and repeat the same procedure.
This time the check box adds the "Tablet PC Optional Components".
This will install these components in the system with a new copy of all the files.
Step 2:
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You can read the following article to launch the SFC scan:
How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833
Also check out the link:
The cutting tool: frequently asked questions
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Snipping-Tool-frequently-asked-questions
Hope this information is useful.
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Simply, research of simple file names which I am accustomed to years of XP do not bring the results I need. I have same useless content search function at all. It was recommended that I find a simple program of research of third party for searches of files, but that's not really answering the question.
I guess I would rather just turn the indexing function OFF set (that I tried), but it does not appear to improve the ability of Vista to find the files I need.
Hello
Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.
Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup
Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
sfc/scannow
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generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
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How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.htmlThe above is kind of prerequisite to correct the problem.
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After the foregoing:
Windows Search does not work or research are slower
http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/windows_searchTroubleshooting Windows Vista search & indexing errors
http://www.WinVistaClub.com/T24.htmlReconstruction 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================================
Tips for finding files
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/tips-for-finding-filesHow to use advanced search in Vista Options
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/75451-advanced-search.htmlHow 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.htmlHow 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.htmlHow to create a shortcut on the desktop search in Vista
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/126499-search-desktop-shortcut.html----------------------------------------------------------
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-boxI hope this helps.
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updated the title: Can not boot Vista after updates
I'm stuck in the update 3 of 3 loop and cannot restore my system by using the system restore or the Vista CD... Can anyone help? Y at - it a solution or should I reinstall? thanksRemember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!
Hi royfos,
Do you have a code error message when you try to run the system restore?
Check if you can get into safe mode. If you manage to get into safe mode, then you can run the restore of the system from there. Otherwise, another option is to perform the Startup Repair.
Method 1: Troubleshooting Safe Mode
Step 1: Start the computer in safe mode
Safe mode is an option of troubleshooting for Windows that starts your computer with only basic services and features.
To get into safe mode, check out this help article: , start your computer in safe mode
Step 2: Run system restore
For complete help, see this article:System Restore: frequently asked questions
Note: If you use system restore when the computer is in safe mode, you can not undo the restore operation. However, you can run System Restore again and choose a different restore point if any.
Method 2: Startup Repair
Startup Repair is a Windows Vista recovery tool analysis of missing or damaged system files that may prevent Windows from starting correctly. Run it and see if that fixes the boot problem.
Reference:
Startup Repair: frequently asked questions
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions
Also take a look at this article to learn more.
The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista and Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358
Kind regards
Shinmila H - Microsoft Support
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Hello
I propose to run the fixit mentioned in the following article and check:
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