Windows 10: How to make Windows 10 Search odt Document (LibreOffice) File Contents

I cannot figure out how I can make my Windows 10 search odt document (LibreOffice) file contents.

When I use a keyword for the search, it finds only Microsoft Word document files which contain the keyword. The search does not find LibreOffice document files which contain the keyword.

It does find LibeOffice document files by name, though.


My desktop computer is Dell Inspiron.

My Windows 10 is updated.

This question is not about Cortana. It is about the search, "Type here to search" next to Start. It is about "Search in File Explorer."


I have checked everything I know.

Index Options:
"odt" is selected under File Types. (As a matter of fact, all types are selected.)

"Index Properties and File Contents" is clicked.


After completing "Rebuild" and Restart the computer, Windows search still does not find odt document files which contain a keyword. It only finds odt files by name.


I have even selected "Index encrypted files" under Index settings. The result, nevertheless, is the same.


I have run the Index Troubleshooter and selected "Files don't appear in search results."

It simply says, "Troubleshooting couldn't identify the problem."


I have run the DISM Tool.

I have also run the System File Checker utility.

Windows search still fails to search odt document file contents.


Does anyone know how to fix this? Or do I have to use a search engine app, instead?

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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.

 

windows 10 defender does not allow Libreoffice 6.1.2 document to open

I have Lenovo Miix 700 laptop/tablet. I am using windows 10. I turned off Windows defender and this allow me to install Libreoffice 6.1.2. Once I turned on windows defender, I could not open any desktop document I saved on my desktop. I added Libreoffice.exe
in Protected folder. I added Libreoffice.exe and user profile in "Allow an app through Controlled Folder Access". Libreoffice was installed On C:\Program Files\Libreoffice\ path. I also added all .exe into Protected folder. After this I turned on Defender
setting back to ON, I can't open any document without error "Document could be locked".

I have searched through Libreoffice forum and tried all suggestions including deleting user profile and recreated. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Harish

 

File Explorer won't search contents of files - Windows 10 Anniversary


Hi, have you checked the files are actually selected in Indexing Options? I.e. the folders containing them are indexed?

This is the clue:

• If you're still unable to search file contents, try:

1. Open Windows Explorer
2. Right-click the folder you want to search, e.g. My Documents
3. Click: Properties
4. On the General tab, Click: Advanced
5. On the Advanced Attributes dialog, select:
   
   [x] Allow files in this folder to have contents indexed in addition to file properties
6. Click: OK
7. Click: OK

• You may also add additional folders to the list of indexed locations.
• After updating your indexing options, you may have to wait some time before your results will appear as expected, as Windows must rebuild its index with the contents of the new files.

Personally I avoid explorer search as far as possible, and use
Locate32
Utrasearch does the same job, with a modern GUI, better than Everything.
However, these don't index content.
Locate32 adds a file content search for some types.