Windows 7 Win 7 taskbar search doesn't show results from 2nd partition

[curran]

I've searched for related issues, but haven't seen anything quite the same. I have a 2nd partition where I keep all my music, pics, etc., but the taskbar search in the start menu doesn't return them as search results until I click "see more results," in which they then appear immediately. I have the folders checked in the indexing options & have tried rebuilding the index & making sure the indexing has completed. Strangely though, on another account it works fine from the taskbar. Anyone have any ideas? Some have mentioned selecting selecting "search entire index" in the taskbar customization, but this option isn't there. Btw, I'm using Win 7 from my MSDNAA, which I guess is the RTM.

I should probably clarify that I moved all the standard windows folders in my home folder (documents, musics, etc.) to this new partition by right-clicking on the folder & changing the path in the locations tab. I've changed all the index locations & rebuilt since.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing an issue where the taskbar search in the start menu on Windows 7 isn't returning search results for items located in your 2nd partition until you click "see more results." Here are some suggestions to help resolve this issue: 1. Check Indexing Options: - Ensure that the folders containing your music, pictures, etc., are included in the indexed locations. You mentioned that you have already checked this, but it's good to double-check. 2. Rebuilding the Index: - You mentioned that you've tried rebuilding the index, which is a good step. Just to confirm, rebuilding the index can sometimes take some time to complete. Make sure the indexing process has finished. 3. Taskbar Search Customization: - Since you mentioned that the option "search entire index" is not available in the taskbar customization, there might be a different setting affecting the search behavior. 4. Location of Files: - Moving the standard Windows folders to a different partition can sometimes lead to search issues. While changing the path in the locations tab is the correct method, there might be specific settings that are causing this behavior. 5. User Account Difference: - The fact that the search works fine from another account on the same system indicates that the issue might be related to specific user settings or configurations. 6. User Profile Corruption: - Sometimes user profile corruption can cause search-related issues. Creating a new user account and checking if the search works correctly there could help identify if the issue is related to the user profile. 7. Advanced Troubleshooting: - If the issue persists, you can try advanced troubleshooting steps like running System File Checker (SFC) to check for system file integrity issues or performing a clean boot to see if any third-party software is causing conflicts. Given that Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft, resolving some issues might be challenging due to the lack of updates and support. However, the above steps should help troubleshoot the search behavior with your indexed locations.