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 ****ty 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
"Steeelers" <mikebreta@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi ... I don't like the search option in Vista , Anything I could use
> instead of that one ? Thanks
>
> Vista Ultimate sp1
"Steeelers" <mikebreta@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> 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?
>On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 17:37:16 -0700 (PDT), Steeelers
><mikebreta@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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.
And beats the crap outta the native search function for my money. And
I don't have to have indexing running.
On Jul 4, 9:29*pm, "Mickey Mouse" <mic...@disneyland.com> wrote:
> 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 ****ty 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
>
> "Steeelers" <mikebr...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:a353cf6b-201b-46b2-be04-3c1baaf2b9c9@f36g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Hi ... I don't like the search option in Vista , Anything I could use
> > instead of that one ? Thanks
>
> > Vista Ultimate sp1- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
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 .
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
( summited this one twice ) Also special thanks goes to MS for removing
my post .
"steelers" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
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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 .
>
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.
Mr. Arnold;767680 Wrote:
> "steelers" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
> news:5347cfe1179396d938044cf392cd25b0@xxxxxx-gateway.com...> > >
> > >
> > > 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.
>
> 'How to search files by content data | Vista Rewired'
> (http://vistarewired.com/2007/03/17/h...y-content-data)
Oh I see , hmmm that would be okay if that would work on my keyboard
but I am affraid it does NOT .
"steelers" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
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>
> Mr. Arnold;767680 Wrote:
>> "steelers" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
>> news:5347cfe1179396d938044cf392cd25b0@xxxxxx-gateway.com...> > >
>> > >
>> > > 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.
>>
>> 'How to search files by content data | Vista Rewired'
>> (http://vistarewired.com/2007/03/17/h...y-content-data)
>
> 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.
Search ? 
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