[win7] searching hidden non-indexed items.

[Lamp0]

I rarely use the search option in windows [7] because I am pretty organised, but when I do I've noticed that I don't have the "Advance Search" pane I did in Vista. Specifically the tick box to search hidden and non-indexed items.

Can I not do this in win7?

[Fraud OS 11]

See http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7files/thread/f47f5bf2-2678-4dae-bbb3-62e202b54b18. Apparently, in the process of removing the advanced search UI and putting in the arguments/filters directly in the search box, this option got removed. So now, to search hidden files, you have to turn on the "Show hidden files" option from Folder Options. ABSOLUTELY STUPID I SAY.

[+BudMan MVC]

Not a huge fan of windows search either, but you might use it more than you think -- the portion I use all the time is hitting start and typing the program Im wanting to run.

But when it comes to looking for files on my network -- I just run locate32, http://www.locate32.net/ --- yes there is a 64bit version ;) regardless of its name. Fast to index, can be pointed any share on your network, be it a nas or other machine, etc. So quite easy to find anything!!

[sc302 Veteran]

in the search bar type in search (but don't click anything)

move your mouse up to change search options for files and folders

Click the View Tab, click show hidden files and folders and uncheck hide protected operating system files

Now click ok and you are good to go.

[+BudMan MVC]

:rofl: -- Thats just a different way of telling him how to get to the folder options, what tuxexplorer already stated.

"you have to turn on the "Show hidden files" option from Folder Options"

[sc302 Veteran]

:rofl: -- Thats just a different way of telling him how to get to the folder options, what tuxexplorer already stated.

"you have to turn on the "Show hidden files" option from Folder Options"

that would involve him finding the folder options now wouldn't it. easier than explaining that way then to go to control panel, switch the view to large icons, go into folder options and change it there. I get an error when going to the link posted.

[+BudMan MVC]

true :)

Other option would be -- my computer ALT key (since by default the menu bar is hidden now), Tools - folder options

[Singh400]

true :)

Other option would be -- my computer ALT key (since by default the menu bar is hidden now), Tools - folder options

If we are doing alt methods. Then WinKey + R --> control folders --> profit :D

[+BudMan MVC]

yup yet another way -- good one btw!

[sc302 Veteran]

Both good. Imo it isn't a good day if you haven't learned something new.

[Jen Smith]

Control folders is a new one on me. Personally, I just use a shell extension called "Hidden Files Toggle". Just right click on anything explorer related (file, folder, desktop, whatever) and turn on/off hidden files with a click.

[+BudMan MVC]

"it isn't a good day if you haven't learned something new. "

Only one thing?? Man that would be a pretty ****ty day, normally I pick up a dozen or so things a day ;)

My fav today was what causes the volcanic action on Io -- caught part of "wonders of the solar system" the other day, and they were talking about Io having so much volcanic activity - but the idiot on the show was mentioning all the reasons why it shouldn't be that way.. But never gave the actual reason WHY, made it sound like it was some kind of mystery.. Freaking 10 second google and had all the answers I needed

"The gravitational fields of Jupiter and its large moons Europa and Ganymede cause tidal bulges in the solid crust of Io that are as high as 100 meters (330 feet). As Io orbits the giant planet, the bulge moves, flexes the crust, and heats Io's interior like a paper clip bent rapidly back and forth."

There you go sc302, talk about taking a thread off topic ;) heheheh -- I managed to get us talking about a moon of Jupiter in a thread about searching for hidden files.

[sc302 Veteran]

"it isn't a good day if you haven't learned something new. "

Only one thing?? Man that would be a pretty ****ty day, normally I pick up a dozen or so things a day ;)

My fav today was what causes the volcanic action on Io -- caught part of "wonders of the solar system" the other day, and they were talking about Io having so much volcanic activity - but the idiot on the show was mentioning all the reasons why it shouldn't be that way.. But never gave the actual reason WHY, made it sound like it was some kind of mystery.. Freaking 10 second google and had all the answers I needed

"The gravitational fields of Jupiter and its large moons Europa and Ganymede cause tidal bulges in the solid crust of Io that are as high as 100 meters (330 feet). As Io orbits the giant planet, the bulge moves, flexes the crust, and heats Io's interior like a paper clip bent rapidly back and forth."

There you go sc302, talk about taking a thread off topic ;) heheheh -- I managed to get us talking about a moon of Jupiter in a thread about searching for hidden files.

who said anything about only one thing, multiple things are good too. going to go beat myself in the corner, fight club style....you comin?

[Lamp0]

I had often wondered how a topic could deviate from discussing windows search to the moons of Jupiter.

Control folders is a new one on me. Personally, I just use a shell extension called "Hidden Files Toggle". Just right click on anything explorer related (file, folder, desktop, whatever) and turn on/off hidden files with a click.

I like this, I often hide/unhide my files.

It annoys me though; that MS took it out. I mean who's in charge there... Do they even use windows?

[sc302 Veteran]

I had often wondered how a topic could deviate from discussing windows search to the moons of Jupiter.

apparently with us any thing is possible.

[Jen Smith]

It annoys me though; that MS took it out. I mean who's in charge there... Do they even use windows?

Indeed, not sure why they would remove that functionality.

If you want that particular one, I'm using Hidden Files Toggle from this page. Been using this on most different builds of Windows, server editions included. Can't comment on the others listed on that page, I don't use them.. the only one I'd possibly get is "CmdPromptHere", but I just do a quick registry hack for that one, no extension needed.

[Fraud OS 11]

No 64-bit! Wonder where all the 64-bit only zealots went.