Windows 10: Index.dat file in my desktop and a bunch of folders

All of a sudden I see an index.dat file on my desktop and a bunch of folders that I don't know about? Any ideas what this could be?

I virus checked my pc, it's clean. I deleted most of the folders as it filled my desktop with it.







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Windows 10 not displaying search results for indexed shortcuts in a folder.

Thanks Deepika,

I had tried running this troubleshooter before, but I've just run it again with "Files don't appear in search results" and "My problem isn't listed above" ticked, and it comes up with "Issue not present" against all potential issues, and "Troubleshooting
couldn't identify the problem", even after troubleshooting as an administrator.

I'd be glad of any other suggestions please!

 

indexing Publisher files

Hi,

What do you mean when you say 'how can I change Publisher to the other filter ?'

Run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with search and indexing of files and folders. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check the status of the issue. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key + X, select
  Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to
  Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the
  view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter.
  
• 
  Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
  

Thank you.

 

Unable to open any files/folders using Search function on Windows 10

Hi,

To resolve your concern about searching any files/folders with an index rebuild, we suggest that you follow these steps:

• Go to Control Panel and find Indexing Options.
• Under Indexing Options, make sure that Windows is indexing the location on which your files/folders are saved.

If the files are not listed like the Users folder (Documents and Desktop folders), you can manually add them.

• Click Modify then you should see the list of all locations on your computer.
• Find the desired drive or folder which contains the files you'd like to be indexed and check the box next to it.
• Hit OK and you'll return to the Indexing Options.

NOTE: If you're not facing a total malfunction of Windows Search, you can quickly jump to
Indexing Options by searching from the Start Menu (Windows 7 and Windows 10) or the
Start Screen (Windows 8 and 8.1).

Let us know how it goes.