Windows Search Not Returning Results While Searching Contents of .Txt Files.
I have index turned on and have enabled searching contents of .txt files. If I create a new txt file I see the # of indexed files jump by one so I know it has been indexed. Now if I search for a word in the new file no results are returned. Let's say the file contains 'Dog'. I have tried *Dog* and Contents:Dog but no results are returned. What am I doing wrong? Thankstwahl
February 3rd, 2011 7:01pm

Hi, When you want to search form a word, you should also enable searching contents of .docx files. .txt files is for Text Documents. If the issue persists, you can try to rebuild the index: 1. Open Indexing Options by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type indexing options, and then click Indexing Options. 2. Click Advanced. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 3. In the Advanced Options dialog box, click the Index Settings tab, and then click Rebuild. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Hope that helps. Regards, Leo HuangPlease 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.
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February 7th, 2011 3:15am

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