hi, i guess this issue if for microsoft gurus... when i try to use windows search to search for files, it seems like it isn't searching at all, cause no reading from the hard disk drive is taken place. here is a bit of info of my machine and the settings i've checked. windows 7 ultimate x64. the windows search feature on "turn windows features on or off" dialog is checked (installed). at the services console (mmc), the windows service is running and its "startup type" is set to "automatic". besides the offline files and the start menu no other folder is being indexed via the indexing options dialog at the control panel. (i know my searches will run slower). i also set the relevant options and setting on the search tab on the "folder settings" dialog. still, when loading windows search (win+f), typing into the search box and hitting enter do not display any files; whereas, using search at the command line (dir/s filename) provides correct search result. any ideas? thanks.

Try to completely reset WDS / Window Search and check if all is okay or not. http://brandonlive.com/2007/04/20/faq-how-to-completely-reset-wds-windows-search/ This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

i don't think rebuilding the index for the indexed directories will fix the issue. moreover, my indexing is only for the start menu directories, so whenever i use windows search, i use it to search for unindexed files. anyway, i did whatever the link specifies. still, not working.. but thanks anyway for your quick reply.

This is an article about how to fix Windows 7 Search problems. http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-fix-windows-7-search-problems/ Please try the resolution manually or fix it automatically using the hotfix proposed by Microsoft. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

Hi, If the issue persists, confirm when did the issue first occur. If the issue first occurred recently, run System Restore to check the result. Also, the following suggestions can be provided as well: 1. Open Indexing and Search Options by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Indexing Options. 2. Click Advanced, click the Index Settings tab, and then click Rebuild. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Improve-Windows-searches-using-the-index-frequently-asked-questions You may also refer the below mentioned links. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-the-Search-and-Indexing-troubleshooter http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Change-advanced-indexing-options http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Improve-Windows-searches-using-the-index-frequently-asked-questions Hope it helps. Regards, Alex ZhaoPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.