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Issues with Windows search functionality

Issues with Windows search functionality

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EuropeanUnion
Senior Member
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05-21-2021, 09:34 AM
#1
Typing document names in Windows Search often leads to missing results. Even though the entire disk is indexed, the issue persists after rebuilding the index. It seems the search functionality isn't properly recognizing or retrieving the data. Let me know if you need further help!
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EuropeanUnion
05-21-2021, 09:34 AM #1

Typing document names in Windows Search often leads to missing results. Even though the entire disk is indexed, the issue persists after rebuilding the index. It seems the search functionality isn't properly recognizing or retrieving the data. Let me know if you need further help!

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SB0823
Member
173
05-22-2021, 09:39 AM
#2
It seems you're trying to streamline your workflow with WSL and Linux tools. Adjusting commands for efficiency is a smart approach. Your method of using `mlocate` and `sed` effectively narrows down results, especially when filtering by file extensions and patterns. The sequence you shared highlights a practical way to refine searches, making the process faster than traditional Windows methods. Keep experimenting with these tools to optimize your setup!
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SB0823
05-22-2021, 09:39 AM #2

It seems you're trying to streamline your workflow with WSL and Linux tools. Adjusting commands for efficiency is a smart approach. Your method of using `mlocate` and `sed` effectively narrows down results, especially when filtering by file extensions and patterns. The sequence you shared highlights a practical way to refine searches, making the process faster than traditional Windows methods. Keep experimenting with these tools to optimize your setup!