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  1. how do I use windows explorer to search the contents of a directory of files for the 3...


    how do I use windows explorer to search the contents of a directory of files for the 3 character literal "." (the quotes are part of the literal I am searching for)? Thanks !!!

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    johnpollock1, Jan 24, 2019
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  2. Search Content of MHT files

    Hi David,

    Most probably, this is a problem with the search and indexing of your Windows 10 computer. For us to provide the best resolution possible, we would like to clarify the following:

    • Are you trying to search the content of MHT files using Cortana?
    • Have you tried searching it using the File Explorer?
    • Are you using a third-party app to search for the content of MHT files?

    As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you run the troubleshooter for search and indexing. To run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter, follow these steps:

    • Click the Start button and select the Settings
      icon.
    • Choose Update & Security from the list.
    • Click Troubleshoot in the left pane of the window.
    • Under Find and fix other problems.
    • Select Search and Indexing and click Run the troubleshooter.

    We'll keep an eye out for your response.
     
    Gerard Qui, Oct 10, 2019
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  3. how do I use windows explorer to search the contents of a directory of files for the 3 character literal "." (the quotes are part of the literal I am searching for)? Thanks !!!

    how do I use windows explorer to search the contents of a directory of files for the 3 character literal "." (the quotes are part of the literal I am searching for)? Thanks !!!
     
    johnpollock1, Oct 10, 2019
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  4. phrab Win User

    how do I use windows explorer to search the contents of a directory of files for the 3...

    Can't search for contents in Windows Explorer

    I've never been able to search file contents in a folder. I've rebuilt my index; I have the indexing options set to search the users folder, except for appdata. And I have Index Options>most File types & e.g. ".doc" files are set to "Index Properties and File Contents".
    Yet when I'm in a Windows Explorer window & search for a word, it will only find files with that word in the name, not files that contain the word.
    I've attached two images of my settings. I also tried https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...3-9acc170481ac suggestion of powershell: $manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + '\AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest but it didn’t work. I also used sfc & it found no problems.
    Any suggestions?
    Thanks in advance!
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    how do I use windows explorer to search the contents of a directory of files for the 3... [​IMG]
     
    phrab, Oct 10, 2019
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