Allow other file extensions to be included in search
It is often that I do searches for text in files, like a method use in a PHP file, or maybe something in a java file. Regardless of the situation, Windows Vista has a very limited number of file extensions flagged for full text searching, which causes you to get ‘no results’ when you know there are some.
* Open Control panel and type in ‘indexing’ into the search box (or you can do this from your start menu, but many people turn it off).
* Select ‘Indexing Options’
* Select Advanced Button
* Select ‘File Types’ Tab (more…)
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Written by Jason on October 19th, 2007 with no comments.
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