Windows Search in Vista - doesn't find everything I need it to...

[Ben Radlinski]

A few months ago, I was messing around with the Windows indexing options
, adding folders, etc. and it seems to have screwed up the way Search
works. I often need to access Folder Options, and I found the easiest
way to do this was by hitting the Start key and typing "Folder" since
I'm used to "Launchy" type utilities. However, for some reason, Folder
Options no longer appears as a search result. I've rebuilt the index
several times and it still doesn't show up. Neither does Programs and
Features. I haven't tested every Control Panel utility but these seem to
be the only 2 so far that do not show up on Search.

Anybody have any insight into why this might be happening?

Thanks.

 

[measekite Da Monkey]

That doesn't happen with WindowsXP search.

Now go get AgentRansack from Mythicsoft, or their higher-end FileLocator
Pro.
Vista search is a disaster

You have no clue how Vista works. I suggest getting the book, "Vista for
Retards", study real hard and come back in 6 months.

 

[BenRad]

Yes, I could/can get to it that way, but I used to be able to get it by
typing "fold..." in the search box. Both FO and P&F appear in Control
Panel, search isn't indexing them for some reason, that's all.

 

[BenRad]

I primarily use 3rd party tools when it comes to Vista, but I was hoping
this basic functionality would work, because it once did (in Vista). I
guess this is the wrong place to ask questions about Vista.

 

[The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly]

A few months ago, I was messing around with the Windows indexing options
, adding folders, etc. and it seems to have screwed up the way Search
works. I often need to access Folder Options, and I found the easiest
way to do this was by hitting the Start key and typing "Folder" since
I'm used to "Launchy" type utilities. However, for some reason, Folder
Options no longer appears as a search result. I've rebuilt the index
several times and it still doesn't show up. Neither does Programs and
Features. I haven't tested every Control Panel utility but these seem to
be the only 2 so far that do not show up on Search.

Anybody have any insight into why this might be happening?

Thanks.

Better to use vista search with indexing turned off, or to use a 3rd
party tool for searching!

--
"Software is like sex, it's better when it's free."
- Linus Torvalds

DRM and unintended consequences:
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/?p=435&tag=nl.e101

 

[Mark Levitzki]

That doesn't happen with WindowsXP search.

Now go get AgentRansack from Mythicsoft, or their higher-end FileLocator
Pro.
Vista search is a disaster

 

[+Bob+]

I primarily use 3rd party tools when it comes to Vista, but I was hoping
this basic functionality would work, because it once did (in Vista). I
guess this is the wrong place to ask questions about Vista.

Actually, this is the right place - just don't step into a troll trap
with your foot.

Vista search is possibly the worst Vista feature of all (since it's
not bug-ridden like some parts of Vista, but designed on purpose to be
a useless POS).

Install Agent Ransack. Shut off the indexing service. Searches work as
expected, system performance improves. All done. HAND.

 

[Alias]

You have no clue how Vista works. I suggest getting the book, "Vista for
Retards", study real hard and come back in 6 months.

So when are you going to use Vista? I see Microsoft Outlook Express
6.00.2900.5512 O in your headers and last I checked, that version of OE
runs on XP.

I suggest you get the book "Manners for Dummies".

Alias

 

[Mark Levitzki]

Search is one OS function which hasn't left my mental "concerns" area....
I am simply furstrated and mention it perhaps too often.

Another function, even more basic (FUNDAMENTAL OS fucntion) is file
processing (copy/move/delete).
I can fix cosmetics but buying 3d party tools for the above basics, it may
not be expensive but it's ridiculous.

The main problem is customers end up with a variety of 3d party tools,
instead of homogenous OS market as it was in Windows9x & XP, we all run
different things, then Linux, then Mozialla, Opra... sometimes too much
diversity hurts.

SO now this guy has discoevred WinExplorer is fouled up in Vista, he MIGHT
get 3d party like Total COmmander or Opera.
Then when you're at workplace or communicate with friends you find people
run different things.... it's a blow to interoperability.

 

[Retroman]

I primarily use 3rd party tools when it comes to Vista, but I was hoping
this basic functionality would work, because it once did (in Vista). I
guess this is the wrong place to ask questions about Vista.

The trolls have been hyperactive lately. Best to ignore them.

Start menu searching has its own settings, independent of the search
options in control panel. You can check the settings by right-clicking on
a blank area of the Start menu and choosing Properties. Then click the
Customize button on the Start Menu tab. Scroll down to the item "search
programs" and enable it. Now Start menu searches should return programs,
including control panel items like Folder Options.

Doug M. in NJ

 

[Mark Levitzki]

Books are expensive and I am an unemployed moron