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Steeelers
Hi ... I don't like the search option in Vista , Anything I could use
instead of that one ? Thanks
Vista Ultimate sp1
instead of that one ? Thanks
Vista Ultimate sp1
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Mickey Mouse
Hey Steelers,
What is it you don't like about the Vista search?
I'm new to Vista and only came to use it since buying a new system. I'm
running Vista Premium and like you, I was very peeved at the shitty search
function. Without really giving it a chance I looked around for an
alternative. I don't remember the name of the search program I found but
liked it even less so I thought I'd persevere with the one that came with
Vista. What I didn't like was the search bar you get when clicking the
start orb and then being presented with the search bar underneath the 'All
Programs'. I soon discovered the other 'search' function by right clicking
the 'start orb' which gave me a new search screen with an advanced option.
After using the advanced function now for a couple of weeks I've become
quite used to it and find it very effective. Yes, it's different to the old
XP search but I've now come to be quite comfortable with it, in fact now I
like it.
In short, give it a bit more time.
Only a suggestion.
Good luck,
Mickey
What is it you don't like about the Vista search?
I'm new to Vista and only came to use it since buying a new system. I'm
running Vista Premium and like you, I was very peeved at the shitty search
function. Without really giving it a chance I looked around for an
alternative. I don't remember the name of the search program I found but
liked it even less so I thought I'd persevere with the one that came with
Vista. What I didn't like was the search bar you get when clicking the
start orb and then being presented with the search bar underneath the 'All
Programs'. I soon discovered the other 'search' function by right clicking
the 'start orb' which gave me a new search screen with an advanced option.
After using the advanced function now for a couple of weeks I've become
quite used to it and find it very effective. Yes, it's different to the old
XP search but I've now come to be quite comfortable with it, in fact now I
like it.
In short, give it a bit more time.
Only a suggestion.
Good luck,
Mickey
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Mr. Arnold
Steeelers said:Hi ... I don't like the search option in Vista , Anything I could use
instead of that one ? Thanks
Vista Ultimate sp1
The search is wonderful if one knows how to use it. So what's wrong with the
search that you may not understand how to use?
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Ken Blake, MVP
Hi ... I don't like the search option in Vista , Anything I could use
instead of that one ? Thanks
The freeware agent Ransack is a popular, and good, choice.
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Nonny
Ken Blake said:The freeware agent Ransack is a popular, and good, choice.
And beats the crap outta the native search function for my money. And
I don't have to have indexing running.
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Steeelers
Hey Steelers,
What is it you don't like about the Vista search?
I'm new to Vista and only came to use it since buying a new system. I'm
running Vista Premium and like you, I was very peeved at the shitty search
function. Without really giving it a chance I looked around for an
alternative. I don't remember the name of the search program I found but
liked it even less so I thought I'd persevere with the one that came with
Vista. What I didn't like was the search bar you get when clicking the
start orb and then being presented with the search bar underneath the 'All
Programs'. I soon discovered the other 'search' function by right clicking
the 'start orb' which gave me a new search screen with an advanced option..
After using the advanced function now for a couple of weeks I've become
quite used to it and find it very effective. Yes, it's different to the old
XP search but I've now come to be quite comfortable with it, in fact now I
like it.
In short, give it a bit more time.
Only a suggestion.
Good luck,
Mickey
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I don't like it because I have 6 HDD . With XP I was shown a screen to
modify where and how I would like to perform a search . With Vista I
don't see this option , Or does it ? Vista search has no option but to
place the name in the search line . I like to be able to see a screen
and perform where I want it to search .
Thanks Ken for Ransack
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Mr. Arnold
steelers said:I don't like it because I have 6 HDD . With XP I was shown a screen to
modify where and how I would like to perform a search . With Vista I
don't see this option , Or does it ? Vista search has no option but to
place the name in the search line . I like to be able to see a screen
and perform where I want it to search .
You use the Windows-key/F-key combination, you go to Advanced Search where
there is a Location drop down box that will allow one to choose the drive to
search. Also when running the Advanced search, you will see on the left hand
side the location such as *computer* and you click it, which will again show
one the drives,
If it doesn't find what your looking for as far as a file name is concerned,
then you check mark on *Include non indexed and system files* and select the
drive to search in the Location box or the search location pane on the left
hand side of the when the pane shows.
Also using the Windows-key/F-key combination to get to that screen, you use
the Alt-key that will show another menu.
It's a shame that so many will not use tools like Google or Dogpile.com to
look things up and get information, but that's how it is in today's
environment as people will not take the path and do something on their own.
http://vistarewired.com/2007/03/17/how-to-search-files-by-content-data
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Mr. Arnold
steelers said:Oh I see , hmmm that would be okay if that would work on my keyboard
but I am affraid it does NOT .
What, you got some kind of 1996 vintage keyboard?
Look man, click on the Start Button and type something in the Search Box and
select Search Everywhere, which will take you to the Advanced Search. Or go
to to Explorer type something the Search box and find the Advanced Search
icon that going to be somewhere in the result box and double click it.
I found this stuff out by using *Google* man. Goggle is your friend.
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Alias
Mr. Arnold said:Goggle is your friend.
Yeah, especially useful when skin diving, although I prefer *goggles*.
Alias
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Ringmaster
On Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:52:11 -0400, "Mr. Arnold" <MR.
Finally Mr. Arnold said something we can believe. He uses Google to
learn how to use Vista. The sound of air leaving a rapidly deflating
balloon now fills the air. Arnold, the wannabe always pompous BS
spreader that wants us to believe he is a expert on everything has
just exposed himself for what he really is...nothing.
Look man, click on the Start Button and type something in the Search Box and
select Search Everywhere, which will take you to the Advanced Search. Or go
to to Explorer type something the Search box and find the Advanced Search
icon that going to be somewhere in the result box and double click it.
I found this stuff out by using *Google* man. Goggle is your friend.
Finally Mr. Arnold said something we can believe. He uses Google to
learn how to use Vista. The sound of air leaving a rapidly deflating
balloon now fills the air. Arnold, the wannabe always pompous BS
spreader that wants us to believe he is a expert on everything has
just exposed himself for what he really is...nothing.
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Dan S-illy aka Barney Phife
Yes Albright, you are a know all old punk right out of your mother's womb.
At least someone knows how to go look things up, which there is no shame
in it to acquire information when needed. There is nothing wrong in
learning something from someone else. Just like one will go to ISBN
978-0-470-08984-2 WCF Professional Programming .NET Development with
Windows Communications Foundation, which you know nothing about it, to
get paid in the long run.
You are a big time foo Albright, and you have wasted a lot of your time
in life if you have not learned how to take short-cuts, use information
and learn from others. You can't be that stupid, although you act like it.
You are a big time fool, if you think that the package you carry between
your legs is all that.
At least someone knows how to go look things up, which there is no shame
in it to acquire information when needed. There is nothing wrong in
learning something from someone else. Just like one will go to ISBN
978-0-470-08984-2 WCF Professional Programming .NET Development with
Windows Communications Foundation, which you know nothing about it, to
get paid in the long run.
You are a big time foo Albright, and you have wasted a lot of your time
in life if you have not learned how to take short-cuts, use information
and learn from others. You can't be that stupid, although you act like it.
You are a big time fool, if you think that the package you carry between
your legs is all that.
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Mr. Arnold
steelers said:yeah you're right google is good for problems solving . maybe you should
make a request to get rid of all the forum sites . i mean what good are
they if one can just use google for their problems solving . thanks any
ways .
That's why I use Dogpile.com, which another programmer turned me on to back
in late 2007. It's more technical than Google with less clutter. I have used
them both and so have many many others in dealing with problem solving
techniques. If someone has already found the solution to the problem or has
information about something, then one shouldn't be a macho moron trying to
re-invent the wheel, wasting time and not look for it or using it. It's
stupid.
You take care now.
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Ringmaster
On Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:07:10 -0400, "Mr. Arnold" <MR.
That from some jerk that insists he be addressed as mister.
Damn, if this goofy NG didn't already exist, somebody would have to
create it. If you're feeling a little down, just come here and read a
dozen posts or so watching the monkeys dance and throw feces at each
other. Especially full blown idiots like Frank, Spanky or Yanaire. The
last two numbnuts post under dozens of names, add new ones all the
time and go ape if anyone sees through their feeble attempts at hiding
who they really are.
Here's a quick quiz question:
Q. What happens when you mix one quart of clean oil with four quarts
of dirty oil already in the engine?
A. You end up with five quarts of dirty oil of course.
OK, now that you see how logic works, here's the half-ass logic of the
idiots Frank, Spanky and Yanaire.
They all claim they are here to "clean up" this newsgroup. How to they
proceed? They shit all over this newsgroup. Result, it stinks like
hell BECAUSE of these three morons dumping all over it.
Class dismissed.
That's why I use Dogpile.com, which another programmer turned me on to back
in late 2007. It's more technical than Google with less clutter. I have used
them both and so have many many others in dealing with problem solving
techniques. If someone has already found the solution to the problem or has
information about something, then one shouldn't be a macho moron trying to
re-invent the wheel, wasting time and not look for it or using it. It's
stupid.
You take care now.
That from some jerk that insists he be addressed as mister.
Damn, if this goofy NG didn't already exist, somebody would have to
create it. If you're feeling a little down, just come here and read a
dozen posts or so watching the monkeys dance and throw feces at each
other. Especially full blown idiots like Frank, Spanky or Yanaire. The
last two numbnuts post under dozens of names, add new ones all the
time and go ape if anyone sees through their feeble attempts at hiding
who they really are.
Here's a quick quiz question:
Q. What happens when you mix one quart of clean oil with four quarts
of dirty oil already in the engine?
A. You end up with five quarts of dirty oil of course.
OK, now that you see how logic works, here's the half-ass logic of the
idiots Frank, Spanky and Yanaire.
They all claim they are here to "clean up" this newsgroup. How to they
proceed? They shit all over this newsgroup. Result, it stinks like
hell BECAUSE of these three morons dumping all over it.
Class dismissed.