Content Search Does not search all file types for the content desired : (.java)

[Guest]

I have windows xp pro and when I search within a folder
and subfolders for the content within a file or for text
within a file, my search does not search ".java" files
although it will search for contect desired in a text
file.
I have service pack sp1 and still there is the problem
above.
I read article 309447 in the microsoft knowledge base and
it states that micsrosoft is aware of this problem and
that service pack 1 will solve a good number of the
problems for additoal files included in the serach.
However, it does solve my .java problem.
How do I get Microsoft xp pro to recognize and
search ".java" files for the requested content desired to
be found within them?

 

[Torgeir Bakken (MVP)]

I have windows xp pro and when I search within a folder
and subfolders for the content within a file or for text
within a file, my search does not search ".java" files
although it will search for contect desired in a text
file.
I have service pack sp1 and still there is the problem
above.

Hi

WinXP's search function filters out files to search in based on file
extensions (see further below).

Install the free Agent Ransack, it searches for text strings in *all*
types of files, and not just in a selection of "approved" file extensions
as the built-in search does. It's a *much* better search tool as well...

Download it from here:
http://www.agentransack.com/default.aspx

Agent Ransack can save the search result to a file (or clipboard), as text,
comma separated text or tab separated text. E.g. Excel reads comma separated
text (csv) very well.

When searching for text inside files, Agent Ransack is also able to do a
preview of the lines the text was found in (just do a single click on the
found file).
Also, you can use regular expression on both the file name part and the find
text in files part.


If you still want to use the not so good search tool that comes with WinXP to
search for text in files, take a look at this:

Using the "A Word or Phrase in the File" Search Criterion May Not Work
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;309173

Or this:

Add Files to Containing text Searches
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_fix_search.htm

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Troubleshooting Search - Text
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm#searchtext