Re: Windows Explorer File Search

You're welcome Alan.

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Alan Sims" <AlanSims@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi Ramesh,

Thanks. I downloaded Ransack and it looks much better than the explorer
search function.

Alan

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Hi Alan,

Windows® XP - Search Problems - Containing Text:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_bad_search.htm

Other options:

See "Method 2" in this article:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=309173

Ref: "FilterFilesWithUnknownExtensions"



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