WinXP Search Inconsistent

[windsurferLA]

I want WinXP search to be able to find text within the older Word2.0
files. Per a suggestion from this group, I implemented the indexing
service.

To test the performance of WinXP search, I have two files. File Test02
has an unusual word within it and has been saved as a Word2.0 file.
File Test97 has the same unusual word within it and has been saved as a
Word97 file.

Often the first time I do a search, WinXP search will find both files.
If I then close out that search and try again, it will only find the
Word97 file. I've not yet been able to figure out what conditions are
necessary for it to find the Word2.0 file. No matter how I change the
search and indexing service parameters, it never seems to again find the
Word2.0 file.

If I use the Indexing Service Query form to do the search, it typically
will find the Word2.0 file and not the Word97 file. However, this may be
a result of the index being updated after the Word2.0 file was created
but before the Word97 file was created.

Any suggestions?

 

[Malke]

I want WinXP search to be able to find text within the older Word2.0
files. Per a suggestion from this group, I implemented the indexing
service.

To test the performance of WinXP search, I have two files. File Test02
has an unusual word within it and has been saved as a Word2.0 file.
File Test97 has the same unusual word within it and has been saved as
a Word97 file.

Often the first time I do a search, WinXP search will find both files.
If I then close out that search and try again, it will only find the
Word97 file. I've not yet been able to figure out what conditions are
necessary for it to find the Word2.0 file. No matter how I change the
search and indexing service parameters, it never seems to again find
the Word2.0 file.

If I use the Indexing Service Query form to do the search, it
typically will find the Word2.0 file and not the Word97 file. However,
this may be a result of the index being updated after the Word2.0 file
was created but before the Word97 file was created.

Any suggestions?

My suggestion is to forget about XP's Search and install the free search
program Agent Ransack. Much as I enjoy XP, I don't think its Search is
very good and I put Agent Ransack on all my Windows machines. Get it
here:
http://www.mythicsoft.com/agentransack/

Malke

 

[windsurferLA]

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windsurferLA wrote:




My suggestion is to forget about XP's Search and install the free search
program Agent Ransack. Much as I enjoy XP, I don't think its Search is
very good and I put Agent Ransack on all my Windows machines. Get it
here:
http://www.mythicsoft.com/agentransack/

Malke

Malke... I agree that WinXP search is a big step down from that
previously offered as part of Win98, and that search engine left a lot
to be desired. Per your suggestion I've looked at AgentRansack
(FreeWare) as well as FileLocatorPro, the $25 version, but I'm not yet
ready to commit to AgentRansack. I'm uncertain as to whether it can
co-exists on my machine with the other search programs such as Copernic.
I have other friends that are recommending I install the free desk
top search programs being offered by Yahoo and Google. As I use my
machine for business, I proceed cautiously. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Malke]

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Malke... I agree that WinXP search is a big step down from that
previously offered as part of Win98, and that search engine left a lot
to be desired. Per your suggestion I've looked at AgentRansack
(FreeWare) as well as FileLocatorPro, the $25 version, but I'm not yet
ready to commit to AgentRansack. I'm uncertain as to whether it can
co-exists on my machine with the other search programs such as
Copernic.
I have other friends that are recommending I install the free desk
top search programs being offered by Yahoo and Google. As I use my
machine for business, I proceed cautiously. Thanks for the
suggestion.

You're most welcome. I can't answer for compatibility with Copernic
since I don't use it. One way to protect yourself when trying out new
programs is to make a System Restore point before you install
something. Then you can roll back the system if you need to.

Cheers,

Malke