Windows 10: How to search WPD files converted to Word (2016)

I just started using a computer with Windows 10 and Word 2016. I inserted a thumb drive containing hundreds of WPD files, and copied them to My Documents. I then converted them to Word.

Here is the problem: I need to be able to search the converted files for certain terms (so I can cut and paste into new Word documents text containing the search term). But I can't. I even went to the file explorer and changed the search settings, but that didn't help.


I would appreciate any help. Ideally, I could search my entire My Documents folder (which contains converted and non-converted Word files) for any given search term by entering into a search box or whatnot, and somehow be able to "preview" the found documents to see if the search term is utilized in the way I'm looking for.

:)

 

How to search WPD documents converted to Word (2016)

Did you make sure that Windows re-indexed the drive after adding the file type?

Do you have WordPerfect installed on the machine? If not, take a look at this article and try installing the iFilter tool it mentions. It is supposed to enable Windows to index WordPerfect files

http://www.wordperfect.com/en/pages/items/88000...

 

How to search WPD documents converted to Word (2016)

The feature you are looking for is Windows 10 indexing. That will allow you to use the Windows 10 start menu / cortana to search for text.

You need to make sure your folder is included in the indexing list and the files types are indexed (should already be). This article give some basic instructions. Make sure that in advanced options the option to "Index Properties and file contents" is selected.

https://www.technig.com/windows-10-indexing-opt...

What is WPD format? Is that Word Perfect? I don't see it in the list of file types to be indexed so you won't be able to search therm until you convert them to Word format.

 

Hi,
1. What format are your documents now?
2. Is the folder in which they are indexed? (Search for Index in Settings -> Indexing Options)
3. Make sure that content indexing is specified (properties etc).
4. Is the appropriate ifilter (index filter) available? (here you can see mine for doc and docx)



5. Has indexing been completed? (You can try adding one file and watching for the number of indexed items to increment)
6. How are you searching?
- using Cortana?
- using the search field in file explorer?

Please post appropriate screenshots to explain your situation and where you're up to.

 

Thanks for responding! I actually solved the problem by using a program named Doxillion.