Can't search with multiple keywords [SOLVED]

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drifter
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Can't search with multiple keywords [SOLVED]

Post by drifter »

Hi,
For some reasons I can't do searches with multiple keywords anymore (for ex : if I type "redist x64", I won't find "redist.x64").
What setting do I need to change ?
Thanks.
Last edited by drifter on Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:18 pm, edited 1 time in total.
NotNull
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Re: Can't search with multiple keywords

Post by NotNull »

First thing that comes to mind is enabled search filter or "match" criteria.
If those are enabled, you will see indicators on the right side of the Everything statusbar.
Double clicking on each will turn it of. (or use Menu:Search or right-click on the statusbar)

Another possibility is that those redist files are in a folder that you excluded from indexing (Menu:Tools > Options > Indexes > Exclusions)

Or did you type your search query literally with double quotes around it? Try it without ""

I admit, last 2 scenario's are not very likely, but you never know ...
void
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Re: Can't search with multiple keywords

Post by void »

Please make sure the following options are unchecked from the Search menu:
  • Uncheck Match Case.
  • Uncheck Match Whole Words.
  • Uncheck Match Path.
  • Uncheck Match Diacritics.
  • Uncheck Regex.
drifter
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Re: Can't search with multiple keywords

Post by drifter »

Thank you NotNull and void ! (lol are you enemy brothers ? :)
For some reason "enable regex" was checked (well ctrl+r and ctrl+e are pretty close from each other)
void you have a great soft and a great forum !
Happy new year !
NotNull
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Re: Can't search with multiple keywords

Post by NotNull »

drifter wrote:Thank you NotNull and void ! (lol are you enemy brothers ? :)
Hahaha, now you mention it ... :lol:
I think we are arch-enemies from now on! (or complementary; haven't decided yet ... ;-))
Happy new year !
Same to you (and everyone else reading this)
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