Re: Windows File Search help

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You might want to try:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm#search
Search - All File Types
Search - Text


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"Ahmed Ilyas" <AhmedIlyas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Thanks for this
> I tried this but it still is not showing the proper Windows Search.
> Any more suggestions?
>
> "Jabez Gan [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Hi Ahmad,
>>
>> Please try reinstalling the Search feature of Windows 2003:
>>
>> 1. Locate the folder %systemdrive%\windows\inf
>> 2. Locate the file srchasst.inf. Right click and select Install. Insert
>> the
>> W2k3 CD if prompted.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> --
>> Jabez Gan [MVP]
>> Microsoft MVP: Windows Server
>> http://www.blizhosting.com
>> MSBLOG: http://msblog.resdev.net
>>
>>
>> "Ahmed Ilyas" <AhmedIlyas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:B96BB92F-3864-4F30-9F17-7ADDD1AA0964@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Hi there. This is a wierd one. I have also ran sfc /scannow to repair
>> > any
>> > damaged files but no go.
>> >
>> > Basically, I've been reformatting my computer which runs Windows Server
>> > 2003
>> > with SP1 (integrated on the CD)
>> >
>> > All latest patches applied
>> >
>> > I was able to see the Windows XP Style Windows Search, and it perfomed
>> > better.
>> >
>> > I remember I was able to see this in Windows Server 2003 until a couple
>> > of
>> > days ago I had to re-reformat the computer and reinstall everything.
>> >
>> > Everytime I do a search now in Windows, it shows the Windows ME style
>> > and
>> > the search is not great at all. if i tell it to search a specific file,
>> > it
>> > does not find it (With or without case sensitivity)
>> >
>> > Does anyone know how I can repair the Windows Search feature back to
>> > the
>> > "original" version?
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>>
>>
>>


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