Saved searches do not save path

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Tom Wickerath

Hello -

My computer at work was recently upgraded from Windows 2000 SP-4 to Windows
XP Pro SP-2. Previously, I was able to perform a search (Start > Search > For
File or Folders...) and save the results to a file with the extension of
..fnd. I do a lot of work with Microsoft Access, and have an extensive
collection of bookmarked Knowledge Base (KB) articles, along with other
sites. When adding a bookmark, I typically add relevant keywords to the title
to make finding the favorite easier in the future.

The search path includes the following:

C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Favorites\Access

where UserName is my NT login ID. In Windows 2000, a saved search saves the
search path. However, in Windows XP, the search path always reverts back to
"Local Hard Drives (C:)". This forces me to browse to the above path each and
every time that I want to use this saved search. This is a productivity
killer for me. Does anyone know of a fix? Installing third party software at
work, such as Google Search, is not an option in my case.


Thank You,

Tom

http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/expert_contributors.html
http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/search.html
 
L

Larry Linson

Tom Wickerath said:
Hello -

My computer at work was recently upgraded from Windows 2000 SP-4 to
Windows
XP Pro SP-2. Previously, I was able to perform a search (Start > Search >
For
File or Folders...) and save the results to a file with the extension of
.fnd. I do a lot of work with Microsoft Access, and have an extensive
collection of bookmarked Knowledge Base (KB) articles, along with other
sites. When adding a bookmark, I typically add relevant keywords to the
title
to make finding the favorite easier in the future.

The search path includes the following:

C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Favorites\Access

where UserName is my NT login ID. In Windows 2000, a saved search saves
the
search path. However, in Windows XP, the search path always reverts back
to
"Local Hard Drives (C:)". This forces me to browse to the above path each
and
every time that I want to use this saved search. This is a productivity
killer for me. Does anyone know of a fix? Installing third party software
at
work, such as Google Search, is not an option in my case.
Click to expand...

Tom, I am sure you'd have a better chance at getting the answer you need in
one of the Windows XP newsgroups. I didn't use saved searches in Win 2000
and don't use them in Win XP, so wouldn't hazard a guess at an answer.

Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
 
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Tom Wickerath

Hi Larry,

Yes, I posted my question in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general, but decided
to add mpa just in case anyone else might be a crazy as I am to save searches
for bookmarked KB articles.

Thanks,
Tom

http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/expert_contributors.html
http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/search.html
__________________________________________

:

Tom, I am sure you'd have a better chance at getting the answer you need in
one of the Windows XP newsgroups. I didn't use saved searches in Win 2000
and don't use them in Win XP, so wouldn't hazard a guess at an answer.

Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
 
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Nightowl

Tom Wickerath said:
The search path includes the following:

C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Favorites\Access

where UserName is my NT login ID. In Windows 2000, a saved search saves the
search path. However, in Windows XP, the search path always reverts back to
"Local Hard Drives (C:)". This forces me to browse to the above path each and
every time that I want to use this saved search. This is a productivity
killer for me. Does anyone know of a fix? Installing third party software at
work, such as Google Search, is not an option in my case.
Click to expand...


Hello Tom

I have been having fun doing a little experimenting, and this is what
I've found: it comes down to how you specify the path.

For my tests, I tried a search for all files (shortcuts) containing text
"XP" in the path:
C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Favorites\Computer

I found that if you use Browse to choose the search path, only the last
part appears in the Look In: box -- Computer in my case -- and the path
is not saved with the search.

But if instead of browsing you type the path like this:
%userprofile%\favorites\computer
the full path is expanded and appears in the Look In: box, and saves
when you save the search.

Try saving a search using both methods, then open the saved .fnd files
with Notepad and you'll see the difference.

Hope this helps -- please let us know if it works for you.
 
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Tom Wickerath

Hi Nightowl,

I tried your suggestion, except that I substituted "\access" for "\Computer"
here:

Look in:
%userprofile%\favorites\access

since the name of my folder is "Access". As soon as I click out of this
field, the path immediately resolves to:
C:\Documents and Settings\tgw7078\favorites\access

When I try to save the search, and then re-open it, I see the following:

Look in:
Local Hard Drives (C:)


I noticed that when I opened the file in Notepad using Windows XP, the only
thing recognizable is the text that was saved in the "Search for files or
folders named:" textbox. The rest of it is binary. However, when I opened the
same file in Windows 2000, I can see the path shown in two places, something
like this:

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\favorites\access
and
C : \ D o c u m e n t s a n d S e t t i n g s \ a d m i n \ f a v o r i t
e s \ a c c e s s

(I see admin rather than my username at work, tgw7078, since my username at
home, Windows 2000, is admin).

So far, I am not successful in getting the search path to save in Windows
XP. I hope someone from the Windows development team at Microsoft sees this
thread, because upgrading one's operating system should not cause a loss in
functionality.


Tom

http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/expert_contributors.html
http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/search.html
__________________________________________

:

Hello Tom

I have been having fun doing a little experimenting, and this is what
I've found: it comes down to how you specify the path.

For my tests, I tried a search for all files (shortcuts) containing text
"XP" in the path:
C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Favorites\Computer

I found that if you use Browse to choose the search path, only the last
part appears in the Look In: box -- Computer in my case -- and the path
is not saved with the search.

But if instead of browsing you type the path like this:
%userprofile%\favorites\computer
the full path is expanded and appears in the Look In: box, and saves
when you save the search.

Try saving a search using both methods, then open the saved .fnd files
with Notepad and you'll see the difference.

Hope this helps -- please let us know if it works for you.
 
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Nightowl

Tom Wickerath said:
I tried your suggestion, except that I substituted "\access" for "\Computer"
here:

Look in:
%userprofile%\favorites\access

since the name of my folder is "Access". As soon as I click out of this
field, the path immediately resolves to:
C:\Documents and Settings\tgw7078\favorites\access

When I try to save the search, and then re-open it, I see the following:

Look in:
Local Hard Drives (C:)
Click to expand...


Hi Tom

At first I was really stumped. . . but now, after a bit more
experimenting, I believe I know why it isn't working for you, and how to
fix it.

I noticed that when I opened the file in Notepad using Windows XP, the only
thing recognizable is the text that was saved in the "Search for files or
folders named:" textbox. The rest of it is binary. However, when I opened the
same file in Windows 2000, I can see the path shown in two places, something
like this:

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\favorites\access
and
C : \ D o c u m e n t s a n d S e t t i n g s \ a d m i n \ f a v o r i t
e s \ a c c e s s
Click to expand...


Yes, that's how my saved search file looks in Notepad.

But you gave me the clue when you mentioned the "Search for files or
folders named" textbox. You're using the classic search, as I should
have guessed since you are also a Win2000 user :)

After reading your reply I played around some more and found that, on my
computer at least, my "use the full file path" recipe doesn't work with
the classic search. You need to be using the XP search.

That needn't be as awful as it may sound :). I use it without the
dreadful dog and with advanced search options turned on, and apart from
the colour of the box, there is very little difference between it and
the classic search.

Here are the settings I use:

---------------------------------------------------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; Set XP Search view

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState]
"Use Search Asst"="yes"

; Get rid of the animated dog

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Search Assistant]
"SocialUI"=dword:00000000
"UseAdvancedSearchAlways"=dword:00000001

; Sets Advanced Search options as default

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer]
"SearchSystemDirs"=dword:00000001
"SearchHidden"=dword:00000001
"IncludeSubFolders"=dword:00000001
"CaseSensitive"=dword:00000000
"SearchSlowFiles"=dword:00000000

---------------------------------------------------

To revert to classic search, all you need do is change that first entry
again to read "Use Search Asst"="no"
So far, I am not successful in getting the search path to save in Windows
XP. I hope someone from the Windows development team at Microsoft sees this
thread, because upgrading one's operating system should not cause a loss in
functionality.
Click to expand...

Agreed. But it seems there is a way, with two conditions: Specify the
full path, and use the XP search.

I hope it now works for you, Tom.

Best wishes,
 
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Tom Wickerath

Hi Nightowl,

Thank You again for the time you have put into this for me! I really
appreciate it.

I will try your suggestions tomorrow evening, because it's getting a bit
late for me right now (1:30 AM). I will definately report the results back to
you.


Tom

http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/expert_contributors.html
http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/search.html
__________________________________________


Nightowl said:
Tom Wickerath said:
I tried your suggestion, except that I substituted "\access" for "\Computer"
here:

Look in:
%userprofile%\favorites\access

since the name of my folder is "Access". As soon as I click out of this
field, the path immediately resolves to:
C:\Documents and Settings\tgw7078\favorites\access

When I try to save the search, and then re-open it, I see the following:

Look in:
Local Hard Drives (C:)
Click to expand...


Hi Tom

At first I was really stumped. . . but now, after a bit more
experimenting, I believe I know why it isn't working for you, and how to
fix it.

I noticed that when I opened the file in Notepad using Windows XP, the only
thing recognizable is the text that was saved in the "Search for files or
folders named:" textbox. The rest of it is binary. However, when I opened the
same file in Windows 2000, I can see the path shown in two places, something
like this:

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\favorites\access
and
C : \ D o c u m e n t s a n d S e t t i n g s \ a d m i n \ f a v o r i t
e s \ a c c e s s
Click to expand...


Yes, that's how my saved search file looks in Notepad.

But you gave me the clue when you mentioned the "Search for files or
folders named" textbox. You're using the classic search, as I should
have guessed since you are also a Win2000 user :)

After reading your reply I played around some more and found that, on my
computer at least, my "use the full file path" recipe doesn't work with
the classic search. You need to be using the XP search.

That needn't be as awful as it may sound :). I use it without the
dreadful dog and with advanced search options turned on, and apart from
the colour of the box, there is very little difference between it and
the classic search.

Here are the settings I use:

---------------------------------------------------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; Set XP Search view

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState]
"Use Search Asst"="yes"

; Get rid of the animated dog

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Search Assistant]
"SocialUI"=dword:00000000
"UseAdvancedSearchAlways"=dword:00000001

; Sets Advanced Search options as default

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer]
"SearchSystemDirs"=dword:00000001
"SearchHidden"=dword:00000001
"IncludeSubFolders"=dword:00000001
"CaseSensitive"=dword:00000000
"SearchSlowFiles"=dword:00000000

---------------------------------------------------

To revert to classic search, all you need do is change that first entry
again to read "Use Search Asst"="no"
So far, I am not successful in getting the search path to save in Windows
XP. I hope someone from the Windows development team at Microsoft sees this
thread, because upgrading one's operating system should not cause a loss in
functionality.
Click to expand...

Agreed. But it seems there is a way, with two conditions: Specify the
full path, and use the XP search.

I hope it now works for you, Tom.

Best wishes,
Click to expand...
 
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Tom Wickerath

Hi Nightowl,

I copied the text of your suggested changes and pasted into a new text file
with the .reg file extension. Prior to running it, I made backup copies of
the selected branches. Here is what I found initially:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState]
"Settings"=hex:0c,00,02,00,1b,01,51,01,60,00,00,00
"FullPath"=dword:00000001
"FullPathAddress"=dword:00000001


Note the absence of the "Use Search Asst" key in this branch, so I assume
the default is no. The indicated part at:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Search Assistant]

was missing completely. It has now been added.

After running the .reg file, I am still getting the classic search dialog. I
tried logging off and logging back on, just to see if that made a difference.
It did not. I have not yet tried a complete shutdown and restart to see if
that is required. Here is what I have after running the .reg file that I
saved. I'm showing these from separate export files for the affected keys:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState]
"Settings"=hex:0c,00,02,00,1b,01,51,01,60,00,00,00
"FullPath"=dword:00000001
"FullPathAddress"=dword:00000001
"Use Search Asst"="yes"

*******************************
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Search Assistant]
"SocialUI"=dword:00000000
"UseAdvancedSearchAlways"=dword:00000001

*******************************
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer]
"Logon User Name"="tgw7078"
"CleanShutdown"=dword:00000000
"ShellState"=hex:24,00,00,00,33,88,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\
01,00,00,00,0d,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
"FaultCount"=dword:00000000
"FaultTime"=dword:00000000
"DocFindColsX"=hex:fd,df,df,fd,0e,00,06,00,28,00,10,00,34,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\
01,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,04,00,00,00,05,00,00,00,cd,01,2b,01,3c,\
00,3c,00,24,00,b4,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,04,00,\
00,00,05,00,00,00,ff,ff,ff,ff
"NoFileFolderConnection"=dword:00000000
"Shutdown Setting"=dword:00000040
"Reason Setting"=dword:000000ff
"link"=hex:19,00,00,00
"Last Domain"="0,3,NW"
"Browse For Folder Width"=dword:0000013e
"Browse For Folder Height"=dword:00000120
"NetServerColsX"=hex:fd,df,df,fd,0e,00,02,00,18,00,10,00,1c,00,00,00,00,00,00,\
00,01,00,00,00,b4,00,b4,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,ff,ff,ff,ff
"EnableAutoTray"=dword:00000000
"SearchSystemDirs"=dword:00000001
"SearchHidden"=dword:00000001
"IncludeSubFolders"=dword:00000001
"CaseSensitive"=dword:00000000
"SearchSlowFiles"=dword:00000000

************************************

Note: In the last branch shown above, I'm not including all of the subkeys,
since the exported branch was 5235 KB!

I'm still not able to get the new WindowsXP search to display, and the test
results on the saved searches are yielding the same results (no doubt because
I'm having trouble getting the new Win XP search dialog). Can you see
anything that I have done wrong?

A couple of additional notes:

1.) From your example, I learned how to incorporate comments into .reg
files, which is nice.

2.) Do you know how I can make it so that the item that reads "Advanced
Options" in the classic search window is ALWAYS checked? I hate how Windows
can "hide" certain files from users without this option being checked. For
example, if I'm searching for the JET database engine on a given PC
(msjet40.dll), in order to verify the service pack level by using the version
number, I will get "Search is complete. There are no results to display."
unless I happen to remember to first put a tick in the Advanced Options box.
As you might guess, I usually forget to do this the first time around. This
behavior of Windows is most annoying.

3.) You seem to really know your way around Windows, and I do really
appreciate your staying with me on this. I don't know if you happen to work
for Microsoft, but in case you don't, then I think they should seriously
consider you for a Windows MVP award! <smile>


Tom

http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/expert_contributors.html
http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/search.html
__________________________________________


:

Hi Tom

At first I was really stumped. . . but now, after a bit more
experimenting, I believe I know why it isn't working for you, and how to
fix it.

I noticed that when I opened the file in Notepad using Windows XP, the only
thing recognizable is the text that was saved in the "Search for files or
folders named:" textbox. The rest of it is binary. However, when I opened the
same file in Windows 2000, I can see the path shown in two places, something
like this:

C:\Documents and Settings\admin\favorites\access
and
C : \ D o c u m e n t s a n d S e t t i n g s \ a d m i n \ f a v o r i t
e s \ a c c e s s
Click to expand...


Yes, that's how my saved search file looks in Notepad.

But you gave me the clue when you mentioned the "Search for files or
folders named" textbox. You're using the classic search, as I should
have guessed since you are also a Win2000 user :)

After reading your reply I played around some more and found that, on my
computer at least, my "use the full file path" recipe doesn't work with
the classic search. You need to be using the XP search.

That needn't be as awful as it may sound :). I use it without the
dreadful dog and with advanced search options turned on, and apart from
the colour of the box, there is very little difference between it and
the classic search.

Here are the settings I use:

---------------------------------------------------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; Set XP Search view

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState]
"Use Search Asst"="yes"

; Get rid of the animated dog

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Search Assistant]
"SocialUI"=dword:00000000
"UseAdvancedSearchAlways"=dword:00000001

; Sets Advanced Search options as default

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer]
"SearchSystemDirs"=dword:00000001
"SearchHidden"=dword:00000001
"IncludeSubFolders"=dword:00000001
"CaseSensitive"=dword:00000000
"SearchSlowFiles"=dword:00000000

---------------------------------------------------

To revert to classic search, all you need do is change that first entry
again to read "Use Search Asst"="no"
So far, I am not successful in getting the search path to save in Windows
XP. I hope someone from the Windows development team at Microsoft sees this
thread, because upgrading one's operating system should not cause a loss in
functionality.
Click to expand...

Agreed. But it seems there is a way, with two conditions: Specify the
full path, and use the XP search.

I hope it now works for you, Tom.

Best wishes,
 
T

Tom Wickerath

Just tried restarting the computer. I still have the classic search dialog. I
found KB 307980:

How To Configure the Search Companion in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=307980

Item # 1 reads: "Click Start, click Search, and then click Change
preferences." I do not see a "Change preferences" option. Perhaps I'm
dealing with a bastardized version of WindowsXP, since I work at a large
Fortune 500 company (The Boeing Company). The choices that I see include the
following:

For File or Folders...
On the Internet...
Find Printers...
---------------------------- <---Light divider line
Using Microsoft Outlook...
For People...

I do have a laptop at home that has WindowsXP on it. I'll check to see if I
have this item listed on my own PC.


Tom
 
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Tom Wickerath

Hi Jeff,

I looked there too. It is no where to be found. I'm at home now, but I will
send you a private e-mail message tomorrow from work, complete with an image
of my screen.


Tom

http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/expert_contributors.html
http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/search.html
__________________________________________


:

Tom,

You just did not go quite far enough.

Click Start | Search | For Files or Folders...

Then in the main Search screen look in the bottom left corner for
"Change preferences"
 
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Tom Wickerath

Hi Nightowl and Jeff,

Okay, this is just getting more strange as time goes by....

First, on the issue that Jeff pointed out, I can clearly see the Change
Preferences option on my personally owned laptop PC with Windows XP
Professional (SP2). It stands out pretty clear. I am positive it is no where
to be found on my PC at work.

On the saved searches issue, I AM able to save the search path in a .fnd
file on my laptop no problem. I did not need to change any registry settings
by running the same .reg file that I created earlier, using Nightowl's
suggested changes. The search works perfectly with either view: the WindowsXP
view or the classic view that is recommended for advanced users only (ie. the
view I like to use).

I suspect that some changes have been made to the Boeing implemention of
WindowsXP, and this is the root cause of the problem with saved searches not
working any longer on my PC at work.


Tom

http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/expert_contributors.html
http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/search.html
__________________________________________

:

Hi Jeff,

I looked there too. It is no where to be found. I'm at home now, but I will
send you a private e-mail message tomorrow from work, complete with an image
of my screen.


Tom

http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/expert_contributors.html
http://www.access.qbuilt.com/html/search.html
__________________________________________


:

Tom,

You just did not go quite far enough.

Click Start | Search | For Files or Folders...

Then in the main Search screen look in the bottom left corner for
"Change preferences"
 
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Nightowl

Tom Wickerath said:
I copied the text of your suggested changes and pasted into a new text file
with the .reg file extension.
Click to expand...

Hi Tom

You're still at it too, I see :)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\C
abinetState]
"Settings"=hex:0c,00,02,00,1b,01,51,01,60,00,00,00
"FullPath"=dword:00000001
"FullPathAddress"=dword:00000001
"Use Search Asst"="yes"

I'm still not able to get the new WindowsXP search to display, and the test
results on the saved searches are yielding the same results (no doubt because
I'm having trouble getting the new Win XP search dialog). Can you see
anything that I have done wrong?
Click to expand...

I'm sure you haven't done anything wrong. The only difference I can see
in the .reg is the Cabinet State section, where mine is slightly
different:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState]
"Settings"=hex:0c,00,02,00,0a,01,80,7c,60,00,00,00
"FullPath"=dword:00000000
"FullPathAddress"=dword:00000001
"Use Search Asst"="yes"
"UseAdvancedSearchAlways"=dword:00000001
A couple of additional notes:

1.) From your example, I learned how to incorporate comments into .reg
files, which is nice.
Click to expand...

I learned it from a web page, so I'm glad to pass it on.
2.) Do you know how I can make it so that the item that reads "Advanced
Options" in the classic search window is ALWAYS checked? I hate how Windows
can "hide" certain files from users without this option being checked. For
example, if I'm searching for the JET database engine on a given PC
(msjet40.dll), in order to verify the service pack level by using the version
number, I will get "Search is complete. There are no results to display."
unless I happen to remember to first put a tick in the Advanced Options box.
As you might guess, I usually forget to do this the first time around. This
behavior of Windows is most annoying.
Click to expand...

I agree with you; I always check every "show hidden" or "show system"
option I can. I want to see *everything* on *my* computer! But I have to
admit this is one thing I couldn't crack (or perhaps just haven't yet,
LOL).

A friend prefers, like you, to use the classic search and I spent days
trying to find this setting for him. Annoyingly, you'll notice that when
you *do* check Advanced Options, the hidden, system and subfolders
options are already set, thanks to your Reg settings. It's just that
"parent" Advanced checkbox itself that refuses to stick -- a reason why
I prefer the XP view; there, it does carry over from one session to the
next. I'm afraid the only answer I have at the moment is to train
yourself to press Alt+O every time you open the Search dialog :-(
3.) You seem to really know your way around Windows, and I do really
appreciate your staying with me on this. I don't know if you happen to work
for Microsoft, but in case you don't, then I think they should seriously
consider you for a Windows MVP award! <smile>
Click to expand...

Wow, what nice things to say. . . thank you so much, Tom. Actually I
don't work for anybody :) but just spend a lot of time on the computer.
You really don't need to thank me because I love to have a puzzle like
this to try to solve, and if we can get it working for you I will be on
a high for a week <grin>.
 
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Nightowl

Tom Wickerath said:
Hi Nightowl and Jeff,

Okay, this is just getting more strange as time goes by....

First, on the issue that Jeff pointed out, I can clearly see the Change
Preferences option on my personally owned laptop PC with Windows XP
Professional (SP2). It stands out pretty clear. I am positive it is no where
to be found on my PC at work.
Click to expand...

Hi Tom

Funnily enough, when I am in Classic search view I don't have it either.
At the bottom of the search pane I have "Search for other items:"
followed by Files and Folders (greyed out), People and Internet. If I
ciick on Internet I get a change preferences option but it doesn't seem
to work. The only way to change between Classic and XP Search views
seems to be to change the "Use Search Asst" registry value.
On the saved searches issue, I AM able to save the search path in a .fnd
file on my laptop no problem. I did not need to change any registry settings
by running the same .reg file that I created earlier, using Nightowl's
suggested changes. The search works perfectly with either view: the WindowsXP
view or the classic view that is recommended for advanced users only (ie. the
view I like to use).
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Now that *is* strange. I definitely cannot get it to work on my computer
at all while using the Classic search view, and I've tried dozens of
times. Change to XP view, fill in exactly the same search query, and the
path saves. . . It would be interesting if we could get someone else to
try it and see what results they get. <Peers hopefully around for MVPs
Wes and co.>

The good thing is that at last you've seen it's possible! <grin> You
don't say, though, if on the laptop you had to specify the full path as
we had been doing? Or did it work using the Browse function for the
path? If it did, my theory is a dead duck :) Also Tom, how did you
change between Classic and XP views without changing the registry
setting? As I said above, i can't seem to do it any other way.
I suspect that some changes have been made to the Boeing implemention of
WindowsXP, and this is the root cause of the problem with saved searches not
working any longer on my PC at work.
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It could well be that there's some group policy setting somewhere that's
interfering. Now you have the ammunition (proof that it works on your
laptop) do you think you may be able to persuade the IT chaps to change
it?
 
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Nightowl

Tom Wickerath said:
Hi Nightowl,

Would you be willing to take this off-line, so that we can continue to
discuss ideas? I think my e-mail address is pretty easy to figure out from
my posts.

Sorry about not answering sooner. I've been really busy.
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Certainly, Tom. Email on the way :)
 
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