Windows 10: Problem with File Indexing File explorer on Windows 11

Hi to the experts here,I have a couple of problems-1 I am trying to click on "Properties" of the 3 dots menu of File Explorer to be able to conduct Option 4 "ALLOW FILE INDEXING" of the following link but, unfortunately, it's disable on my computer.https://www.guidingtech.com/fix-file-explorer-search-not-working-on-windows-11/What can I do to access File Explorer's "Properties" then?2 Also, when I run a search, File Explorer is unable to pick up Word files downloaded from some online databases in spite of I have already peformed all but 4, 6 and 8 options of the above link. The Word file

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Problem with File Indexing (File explorer) on Windows 11

Hi to the experts here,

I have a couple of problems-

1) I am trying to click on "Properties" of the 3 dots menu of File Explorer to be able to conduct Option 4 ("ALLOW FILE INDEXING") of the following link but, unfortunately, it's disable on my computer.

Top 8 Ways to Fix File Explorer Search Not Working on Windows 11 - Guiding Tech

What can I do to access File Explorer's "Properties" then?

2) Also, when I run a search, File Explorer is unable to pick up Word files downloaded from some online databases in spite of I have already peformed all (but 4, 6 and 8) options of the above link.

The Word files downloaded from online databases I refer to open automatically in "protected view" by the way.

What's going on?

I'd love to read any advice or suggestion on how to solve these two problems.

My laptop is an Asus Vivobook 15X1500EA.

Kind regards.

 

Some files listed in Windows Explorer are blue font

I seem to have run out of room on a Windows XP Pro system. I tried to defrag but don't have but 7% room available. I looked in Windows Explorer to try to find some huge files that might be corrupt and I see a few that are listed in blue. What does that mean? I have not compressed anything on purpose. Thanks

 

indexing of files

Hi,

Indexing helps you speed up file searches. However, if you would like to have it turned off, you may follow these steps:

• Open File Explorer.
• Right-click on one of your system drives.
• Select Properties.
• On the General tab, uncheck Allow files on this drive to have contents indexed in addition to file properties.
• Click Apply > select where you want to apply the changes >
  OK.

Feel free to post back should you need further assistance.