If so, click that option. Check the "Always search file names and contents" box. It's in the "When searching non-indexed locations" section of the window. If this box is already checked, file contents searching for Windows is currently enabled. You may first have to click the Search tab at the top of the window. Click Apply , then click OK. Both options are at the bottom of the window.
Doing so will save your settings and close the window; from this point on, Windows will search both for titles and for file contents.
Method 3. Type in change how windows searches. You'll do this in the search bar at the bottom of the Start window. Click Change how Windows searches. It should be near the top of the Start window. Doing so opens the Indexing Options window. Click Advanced. This option is at the bottom of the window. A pop-up window will open. Click the File Types tab. You'll find this option near the top of the window.
Select your preferred file type. Scroll through the list of file types near the top of the window until you find the one that you want to use, then click the file type's name to select it.
Check the "Index Properties and File Contents" box. This option is below the "How should this file be indexed? Click OK. It's at the bottom of the window.
Doing so will save your changes and close the window. You should now be able to search for your selected file type both by title and by contents. Change your keywords. Windows search isn't like Google. If you are searching, let's say, "password" and no results come up, try "passcode. Not Helpful 29 Helpful This is not working on Windows 7; maybe my Trend Micro software is blocking it.
What could I do? Windows search is often not working well, you can try other tools, such as docfetcher, anytxt, dtsearch, etc. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. After updating your indexing options, you may have to wait some time before your results will appear as expected, as Windows must rebuild its index with the contents of the new files. Restarting your computer may help expedite the process. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0.
You may also add additional folders to the list of indexed locations from the Indexing Options window. Enable file contents-searching may dramatically slow down your computer. This is because your computer must now search within each file as opposed to scanning only the files' titles.
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As in my example: "looking at london" I just did a test. I'm still set as: My Folder Options, Search Tab, What to search, is set to " Always search file names and contents this might take a few minutes ". Also, I see no way of indexing a flash drive or possibly any USB connect storage.
Does anyone know of a way of making this work directly on the flash drive? What does Microsoft have to say about this? You can decide to use the default Libraries or create your own.
Either way, you will need to take the time to move folders into the Libraries you desire. You can still continue to access your files in the classic way of sorting through tiered stacks, but you will not be able to take advantage of the convenience of the Search function.
It's a new way of accessing your files and may take some customization to work as effectively as you wish. Take some time to reconsider your filing system and how you would like to access your files. Default Libraries. Windows Explorer icon. Details Pane The Details pane allows you to view additional information and add tags and ratings to the currently selected item. Navigation Buttons Use the Back and Forward buttons to navigate between folders. Toolbar Shortcuts will appear in the toolbar depending on the item types in the Library pane.
Address Bar Use the Address bar to see the path of the current folder. Library Pane Items can now be organized by Libraries. Arrange By Depending on the Library, you can arrange content by month, day, rating, and more. Search Bar Use the search bar to search for specific files or folders. Show Preview Pane Button Click to see a preview of items in your folders.
View Button Click to change the way items are displayed. Navigation Pane You can access folders in the traditional way using tiered stacks of content in the Navigation pane. Change view of items in folders.
Change how items are arranged. How to use the Desktop Search. Add tags to certain files. Selecting a search filter option.
Conducting a search from the Start Menu. Opening Libraries from the Start Menu. Automatic default save.
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