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Search isn't working in WinME

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by simont2001

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I am having a frustrating time searching for files. The file search window comes up but after entering *.html or index.htm* and clicking the search button not a thing happens - no errors reported, the stop search button fails to light up... basically, nothing happens. Have you any suggestions? I have tried reinstalling windows to no avail.

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by mdelyea

First, make sure that the "Look In" area is set to "Local Hard Drives" or "My Computer" then shorten your search field to "*.ht* or index.ht*".

by simont2001

Sorry, this didn't help. I am searching for files or folders named:*.h* Looking in: Local Hard Drives (C:) I then click search and ... nothing! This search has in the past resulted in >1000 files.

by b_pope

Do you have Tweak UI installed, if so you'll have to open Tweak UI & click on the desktop tab then click to select the Search Results check box, and then click OK. Tweak UI is not a windows program so reinstalling windows will not affect it.

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