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Is there anyway to get XP to do an "advanced search" by default? That is,
to make XP search hidden/system files and folders by default?
 
Have a look at this ... will customize alot more than ur search function
from a clean install.
 
Is there anyway to get XP to do an "advanced search" by default? That is,
to make XP search hidden/system files and folders by default?
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Set up your Advanced Search Options to include these. The setting should
stick. If not, set Folder Options> View to permanently expose these.

Personally, I prefer using a different find tool, File Locator Pro
(shareware). The same vendor offers a free program Agent Ransack. You'll
find both at http://www.mythicsoft.com
 
I'm not sure if this will do what I'm looking for. It also seems fairly
complicated just to change a search setting.
 
I gave TweakOMatic a try and it doesn't do exactly what I'm looking for.
TweakOMatic can toggle the options for these but I still would have to check
"Advanced" each and everytime I search. It's obviously not a big deal to
hit a check mark but I would like it to search everything by default.
 
The (sub)settings do stick but XP does not remember to leave the Advanced
option itself checked. I would prefer just to continue using XP's built in
search tool, but I may end up checking out the tools you suggest.
 
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