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Old 01-05-2006, 08:08 AM
raymond
 
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I am unable to search for words and phrases inside files. When I try it
scans very quickly and finds nothing, even when I know the words are there.
Help.
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Old 01-05-2006, 08:08 AM
Sharon F
 
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On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 08:51:02 -0800, raymond wrote:

> I am unable to search for words and phrases inside files. When I try it
> scans very quickly and finds nothing, even when I know the words are there.
> Help.


There are ways to tweak XP's Search to scan inside of more than the most
basic document file types. More info here:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_bad_search.htm

Personally, I prefer an alternative find tool such as Agent Ransack (free)
that can be found here: http://www.mythicsoft.com
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MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
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