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    Clearing Windows search??

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lytefyre, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. lytefyre

    lytefyre Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    I have a simple question related to cleaning file history. My normal way of cleaning file history is deleting an item and then using CCleaner to delete it from the system. However, I am finding that certain .lnk files of previously deleted items are still showing up in the windows search. From the .lnk file I try to "open file location" but it gives me an error about the file is missing. Then, when I try to delete it from the search results, it again says the file is missing. My question is....if the file is missing...how do I clear it from the search so it doesn't show up again? Thanks.
     
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    Sorry, I forgot to add I am using 32-bit Windows Vista. Thanks.
     
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You just need to rebuild the search index. Goto Start-->Search-->Type 'Index' and the click on the first result - 'Indexing Options'--> Click Advanced and Rebuild.
     
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    It worked!!! Thanks so much for a simple and effective solution.
     
    lytefyre, Oct 2, 2007
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