Re: Search for files does not work

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"" wrote:
> My search function has stopped working (Start->Search->For
> Files or
> Folders). After initiating a file search I get absolutely
> 'no' files or
> folders, even though I know that I have I'm pretty sure I
> have it
> configured correctly, I've used it for 3+ years. The rest of
> my system
> works flawlessly. Virus and spyware scans are negative.
> There are no new
> recent changes to my system and I've not added or deleted any
> programs. Any
> help appreciated.

What happens when your seaarch criteria is *?

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