Limited Windows 7 Search

Hi,

look in the indexing options (type this in the search box of the start menu).
Make sure that the music folder is included, and if it is, click on advanced then Rebuild.

The index will start from scratch and scan all the folders, and your files should appear after that.

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Don't forget to report that your issue is resolved.

Thank you for your response, I tested this, it was indeed included in Users which excludes AppData but when I rebuilt the index -> Same issue.

I'm trying to find in the Troubleshooting and here is what it indicates when I say that the files do not appear in the search:

Issues found Detection details

5 Incorrect permissions on the Windows Search service directories Not fixed

When the permissions on the Windows Search data directories are misconfigured, the search service may not be able to access or update the search index on the computer. This could result in slower searches or the return of incomplete search results.
Permissions on the data directory
Permissions on the Windows Search data directory
NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM

Restore the correct permissions on the Windows Search service directories Completed

Restore the correct permissions on the Windows Search service data directories.

Hello

I have the same *problem* that wouldn't be one; it's not normal:

Incorrect permissions on the Windows Search service directories:
http://fspsa.free.fr/autorisations-incorrectes-sur-les-repertoires-du-service-de-recherche.htm

The problem:
By using the built-in Troubleshooter in Windows instead of online "Windows Search does not display results or no longer starts": http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_search/fr, the response on a French version of Windows is consistently:

Problems found:
Incorrect permissions on the Windows Search service directories ..... Not fixed

autorisations-incorrectes-sur-les-repertoires-du-service-de-recherche.gif (GIF Image, 585x444 pixels):
http://fspsa.free.fr/ng/autorisations-incorrectes-sur-les-repertoires-du-service-de-recherche.gif
or
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+
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http://i48.tinypic.com/2ryn18x.jpg

Summary (of the why of the problem; yay :O) = that's the word in French!)
The anomaly detection tool dynamically creates Powershell scripts (consequence: it's hard to adapt).
The script TS_CheckPermissions.ps1 retrieves the access permissions of C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data
To be precise, the working folder name is read from the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Search
DataDirectory = %ProgramData%\Microsoft\Search\Data\
So far, so good.
Unfortunately, the script extracts the folder Owner's name with the Owner method, which returns the localized name "NT AUTHORITY\Système".
This is where the drama unfolds, this result is compared to an English name "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM".
Thus, the answer is False, leading to this erroneous message.
End of the summary.

powershell-search-owner-is-false.gif (GIF Image, 925x455 pixels):
http://fspsa.free.fr/ng/powershell-search-owner-is-false.gif

(Note: NO, do not change the name from French to English at the risk of breaking everything; it's Microsoft that should offer a fix for the fix (...))

Workaround
Like everyone who encounters this problem, Raoul was looking to resolve issues with the search module, which was not processing messages from Outlook Office. The workaround found by Raoul has been explained in the thread = http://answers.microsoft.com/fr-fr/office/forum/office_2010-outlook/qui-saura-maider-%C3%A0-d%C3%A9patouiller-mes/0881ef49-3157-43f6-9125-437be33da56a?page=3 (page 3 of 3): create a new account.

See you later

I have the same problem!!!
I have files already on my USB drives, but when I search for them using Windows Search in the Start menu, I can't find them :p :(
HELP ME PLEEEASE, it's totally embarrassing, AHHH???!!

I stopped using the libraries myself, Vivyane1, and then as mentioned above, I changed the indexing options, so you need to look in there, there is an option to rebuild the index.

You just need to go to indexing options, modify, and check the box for the hard drive. Now, when I type the name of my file or document, it appears in the start menu. Of course, your file must be on the hard drive you checked.