Windows explorer / Search

[Bill Ridgeway]

Having done a complete software install onto another hard disk I tried to
use Windows explorer / Search to find a couple of files (address book and a
word template) to transfer over. I searched on *.wab and normal.dot which
didn't return the files I was looking for. I found them eventually buried
in Documents and settings but I was rather disappointed that search didn't
find these files.

Does anyone know why these files were not found and if there is a way of
getting search to include all files. (Windows Explorer / Folder options /
View is set to show all hidden files and folders).

Thanks.

Bill Ridgeway

 

[Jeff Gaines]

Having done a complete software install onto another hard disk I
tried to use Windows explorer / Search to find a couple of files
(address book and a word template) to transfer over. I searched on
*.wab and normal.dot which didn't return the files I was looking for.
I found them eventually buried in Documents and settings but I was
rather disappointed that search didn't find these files.

Does anyone know why these files were not found and if there is a way
of getting search to include all files. (Windows Explorer / Folder
options / View is set to show all hidden files and folders).

Thanks.

Bill Ridgeway

There are some options on the search dialog, left hand panel towards
the bottom, with double chevrons/arrows.

Click on 'More Advanced Options' and see what's selected, you can
choose to search for hidden files/folders and include/exclude sub
folders.

 

[Sharon F]

Having done a complete software install onto another hard disk I tried to
use Windows explorer / Search to find a couple of files (address book and a
word template) to transfer over. I searched on *.wab and normal.dot which
didn't return the files I was looking for. I found them eventually buried
in Documents and settings but I was rather disappointed that search didn't
find these files.

Does anyone know why these files were not found and if there is a way of
getting search to include all files. (Windows Explorer / Folder options /
View is set to show all hidden files and folders).

Thanks.

Bill Ridgeway

May need to go back to Folder Options> View and remove the check from "Hide
system protected files and folders." It's a few lines down the list from
the other change that you made.

 

[sailorman]

Hello!

Try Google Desktop Search!

WBR, Tom Frisch
HideIt! - The best wizard to hide secret files
http://www.guard-software.com/

 

[sailorman]

Hello!

Try Google Desktop Search!

WBR, Tom Frisch
HideIt! - The best wizard to hide secret files
http://www.guard-software.com/

 

[~ FreeSpirit ~]

Having done a complete software install onto another hard disk I tried to
use Windows explorer / Search to find a couple of files (address book and
a word template) to transfer over. I searched on *.wab and normal.dot
which didn't return the files I was looking for. I found them eventually
buried in Documents and settings but I was rather disappointed that search
didn't find these files.

$$ I've had FIND *not* find a folder that was right on my desktop. It
didn't FIND an MP3 I was looking directly at in my music folder. I wish I
could transfer W98's FaFaF to my PC running WXP. Get the free AgentRansack.
It's not perfect but finds more than FIND does.

Does anyone know why these files were not found and if there is a way of
getting search to include all files. (Windows Explorer / Folder options /
View is set to show all hidden files and folders).

$$ If YOU find the answer please let me know.....

Thanks.

Bill Ridgeway

FS~