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  1. Windows 8 [Bing app] cant open the search results

    well it gives me the web search results, image results ( I can even previewing them), video results but I cant aceess the pages. Simply the tiles ( search results ) become grey when clicked but nothing happens
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    Windows 8 Why do people hate the new start screen?

    As the title suggests, I'm wondering why you hate the start screen in Windows 8 so much, or why you think others do. Besides looking completely different, there are nothing but improvements on the back end in terms of search, live tiles and appearance. I honestly see no legitimate reason for...
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    Windows 8 reorder search results

    When "search" presents hundreds of results, how does one reorder them? For instance, I'd like them in alpha order, or by date. Right now I have no idea how they are default ordered. Joe
  4. Windows 7 search the Windows 7 index programmatically (where do I put the SQL)

    I would like to Querying the Index Programmatically (Windows) and I found this link that shows several ways to do it. Basically, I have hundreds of ten-digit numbers and about 300 excel documents. I want to know which documents contain which numbers. I don't care if the output goes to a terminal...
  5. AutoCompleteBox control does not work correctly when you try to search files in Windows 7 or Windows

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    Windows 7 Windows 7 search - find text within a hyperlink

    Hi, We are planning on moving a large directory to a new server and I need to identify files (docx, xlsx and pptx) that contain hyperlinks to the old file location so that I can change them. I've found programs that can do this when the document is open eg AbleBits, but nothing that can search a...
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    Windows 7 Encrypted Rar File Help

    Hello, I have an encrypted rar file with a password and I can't open it? Is there an easy way to search for that password or open that file without the need of password?
  8. Windows 8 Start menu applications for Windows 8

    If you know of a good app for replacing the start menu in win 8 then post it here or just mention which you like best or dislike the most. To start the thread off is an application aptly titled: Start8. Bring back the Windows® "Start" menu with Start8 Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows...
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    Windows 7 [HELP]How to find all files with Chinese character by windows7 search

    I want to distinguish files by their language name And I get 2 folder and may be more like Link Removed Thank you
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    Windows 7 Search window always opens

    I am not sure I am where I should be in this forum but need expert help. Every time I click on any particular link, whether in an email or anything else, and it normally goes to that link, I now open up a google search window. How can I fix this so that I can navigate to the link desired...
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    Windows 7 Search is persistently not working

    I have tried everything; Rebuilding the search index, enabling and disabling windows searching under Features, and restarting my computer over and over after making changes but I cannot get the start search bar to return any results. For example, I have a .exe file on my desktop called...
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    Windows 7 win7 freezing after 5 MINS

    hi, i'm new to this forum,please help me with my issue.. a week before i formatted my c drive and installed win7 ultimate and comodo free antivirus.i was using bit torrent too for movie downloads.system was runnin all night and the next day morning my bit torrent went blank !!!!there was no...
  13. Windows 7 how to change the search result of win7 like in winxp

    hi, i my win7 system i dont like the search result. i want it to be like in winxp which was very clear. in win7 the search result is totally bloating . that is what i feel. i couldnt fastly seek for my item because the filename is diasplayed and below that the path is displayed. this makes my...
  14. Windows 8 Do You Know These 2?

    When in an APP and > Charms, Search applies to within that APP. Example: > NEWS APP > Charms, in Search type Calgary, immediately shows all Calgary News items. When in an APP and > Charms > Settings, ALL menu items that show pertain to 'options' or 'controls' for that APP. When in an APP...
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    Windows 8 upgrade windows 7 premium to windows 8 pro fails, see error message, what about BRIDGEMIG and how to

    [0x0808fe] MIG Plugin {ee036dc0-f9b7-4d2d-bb94-3dd3102c5804}: BRIDGEMIG: CBrgUnattend::CollectBridgeSettings failed: 0x1, 0 2012-11-04 15:05:48, Error CONX ConX::Compatibility::CCompatibilityController::GetDriverBlockType: Found more than one match for the specified device...
  16. Outlook 2013 crashes when you search for email messages in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

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    Windows 7 start menu search defective

    This subject might have been dealt with many times in this forum. I did search for posts before this, but I didn't find actually what I was looking for as regards the windows search. I have Windows 7 Pro x64, I use a limited user (and another one with administrator privileges, obviously). When...
  18. Outlook 2013 crashes when you search for email messages in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

    Fixes an issue in which Outlook 2013 crashes when you perform a search. This issue occurs on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Link Removed
  19. Windows 8 Just smile & wave bye-bye...

    Just to add to this, regarding Search; yes, one can go through Charms & using his example begin typing N-O... once you then click on Notepad, it appears back on Desktop. But, it is, also, not necessary or the only way, to go via Charms... WinQ (all Applications), WinW (Settings) & WinF (Files)...
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    Windows 7 google search issues

    when i search using google, i only get lists for the results, nothing about pictures, videos, etc. also, even tho i'm logged into my google account, i can't seem to get safesearch to go off, even tho when i change it it says my settings are saved. i just did a fresh install of W7 so this...