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Windows Explorer Search Utility -- Recently Changed?
Whether using Win2k or WinXP, I've always set Windows
Explorer to work in "Classic" style. I often use the search facility in WE to find files in nested directories, and never had a problem. But a few days ago, searching for some system files, I wasn't finding anything! Finally I discovered that the "Advanced Options" box wasn't checked, and this controls whether or not searching sub-directories is turned on. I've never had to fuss with this before, but a few months ago, I installed TweakUI for XP. Could TweakUI be the culprit? Or is this something slipped into one of the recent Security Updates? -- Thanks, croy |
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Windows Explorer Search Utility -- Recently Changed?
croy wrote:
Whether using Win2k or WinXP, I've always set Windows Explorer to work in "Classic" style. I often use the search facility in WE to find files in nested directories, and never had a problem. But a few days ago, searching for some system files, I wasn't finding anything! Finally I discovered that the "Advanced Options" box wasn't checked, and this controls whether or not searching sub-directories is turned on. I've never had to fuss with this before, but a few months ago, I installed TweakUI for XP. Could TweakUI be the culprit? Or is this something slipped into one of the recent Security Updates? I use TweakUI on each of my Windows XP boxes and they are all up-to-date with patches. I too check certain things in advanced for the searches... Nothing has changed on any of my machines in the manner described here. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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Windows Explorer Search Utility -- Recently Changed?
"croy" wrote: Whether using Win2k or WinXP, I've always set Windows Explorer to work in "Classic" style. I often use the search facility in WE to find files in nested directories, and never had a problem. But a few days ago, searching for some system files, I wasn't finding anything! Finally I discovered that the "Advanced Options" box wasn't checked, and this controls whether or not searching sub-directories is turned on. I've never had to fuss with this before, but a few months ago, I installed TweakUI for XP. Could TweakUI be the culprit? Or is this something slipped into one of the recent Security Updates? -- Thanks, croy I have a similar problem in XP Explorer search. In the advanced options, the Type of file drop-down list is missing the entry (All Files and Folders) which the default selection. When opened the drop-down is blank and all file types are included in the search. When the search finished, the drop-down contains the first option in the list which is not (All Files and Folders) but 3GPP Movie. I cant deselect this and have to close and reopen Explorer to continue searching. I have used CCleaner in the past and though that there may be a connection. |
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