Re: advanced search...

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The (sub)settings do stick but XP does not remember to leave the Advanced
option itself checked. I would prefer just to continue using XP's built in
search tool, but I may end up checking out the tools you suggest.


"Sharon F" <sharonfDEL@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 15 May 2005 00:58:00 -0400, GO wrote:
>
> > Is there anyway to get XP to do an "advanced search" by default? That
is,
> > to make XP search hidden/system files and folders by default?
>
> Set up your Advanced Search Options to include these. The setting should
> stick. If not, set Folder Options> View to permanently expose these.
>
> Personally, I prefer using a different find tool, File Locator Pro
> (shareware). The same vendor offers a free program Agent Ransack. You'll
> find both at http://www.mythicsoft.com
>
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User


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