Everything can't return results from removable usb disk or a mounting ISO image

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alexbro
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Everything can't return results from removable usb disk or a mounting ISO image

Post by alexbro »

Does some settings get missed?
Last edited by alexbro on Mon Dec 08, 2025 2:10 am, edited 3 times in total.
void
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Re: Everything can't return results from removeable usb disk or a mounting ISO image

Post by void »

Please try adding your volume as a folder index:
  • In Everything, from the Tools menu, click Options.
  • Click the Folders tab on the left.
  • Click Add....
  • Select your USB disk or mounted ISO image and click OK.
  • Click OK.
alexbro
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Re: Everything can't return results from removable usb disk or a mounting ISO image

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thx. it works well now.
LateralNw
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Re: Everything can't return results from removable usb disk or a mounting ISO image

Post by LateralNw »

void wrote: Mon Dec 08, 2025 1:37 am Please try adding your volume as a folder index:
  • In Everything, from the Tools menu, click Options.
  • Click the Folders tab on the left.
  • Click Add....
  • Select your USB disk or mounted ISO image and click OK.
  • Click OK.
Thanks for posting this solution.
I'm running Version 1.4.1.1032 (x64)
I also have Version 1.5.0.1396a (x64) installed. Neither of them are identifying the files o the usb stick. I could have sworm it used to?

I also have problem with removable drives not being indexed.
I have followed the steps you suggested for drive D and it now shows up however I thought that previously it did this automatically?

My question is do I have to add all the drive letters so I don't accidentally miss an external device being connected that is not NTFS?

Oh and I did try to look up help but I am useless and using the correct words to search and hence didn't find what I wanted.
void
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Re: Everything can't return results from removable usb disk or a mounting ISO image

Post by void »

Everything will automatically index NTFS volumes by default. (not exFAT volumes)

exFAT volumes can be indexed automatically in Everything 1.5 under Tools -> Options -> FAT
Check Automatically include new fixed volumes.
Check Automatically include new removable volumes.

Everything 1.4 doesn't have the option to automatically index FAT volumes.
LateralNw
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Re: Everything can't return results from removable usb disk or a mounting ISO image

Post by LateralNw »

Thank you for the prompt reply.

Looks like I'm moving to 1.5 permanently.

I rely on your program probably everyday. I use it that often it is just part of the furniture so to speak.

My system has about 36TB spread over various size drives.

Thanks again.
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