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The thread discusses difficulties with Windows' built-in and third-party search tools, particularly with the "Everything" app, which is slow or unresponsive. The original poster is seeking a more precise search method, noting that current options lack support for exact phrase searches. Another user suggests enabling full indexing in Windows for improved search performance, mentioning that indexing can be time-consuming, and also notes that Linux offers more efficient searching alternatives. Overall, the discussion highlights frustrations with Windows search capabilities and explores potential solutions.
The thread discusses difficulties with Windows' built-in and third-party search tools, particularly with the "Everything" app, which is slow or unresponsive. The original poster is seeking a more precise search method, noting that current options lack support for exact phrase searches. Another user suggests enabling full indexing in Windows for improved search performance, mentioning that indexing can be time-consuming, and also notes that Linux offers more efficient searching alternatives. Overall, the discussion highlights frustrations with Windows search capabilities and explores potential solutions.
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anotherwindowsuser
Well-Known Member
I know in win xp the function worked ok but not in later windows versions, I believe perhaps you may have an indexing issue? You have to enable indexing of all files with contents searching and then use the function. Indexing it self can take hours... and thats before it starts your searching.. Been there done that. Faster in Linux. I use a program in Linux to do this, you'd have to get a Linux live disc if you don't have Linux installed,
