"Erwin Moller"
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> HeyBub schreef:
>> Blow off "Search" entirely and install Agent Ransack. It's free, more
>> flexible, and much faster.
>
> Hi,
>
> It is not only more flexible, it also finds files XP hides, even if you
> tell XP to show ALL files, even system and hidden files.
>
> XP search is simply bad out-of-the-box.
> It is incredible how MS gets away with such crappy utilities.
>
> Regards,
> Erwin Moller

The default "out-of-the-box" settings hide hidden files.
With "Folder Options | View | Show hidden files and folders"
you can see the files and folders marked hidden, but the default Search
settings in Search Companion, under Advanced Options, only have checkmarks
before "Search system folders" and "Search subfolders". Put a checkmark
before "Search hidden files and folders" and they will turn up in search
results, whether Folder Options>View is set to show hidden, or not. In
Advanced Options, you can also make your search "Case Sensitive" or "Search
tape backup". You can also "Change Preferences" to get rid of "Rover" the
unhelpful (clickable) puppy if you like.

(Triple-Click here to: Have a nice day! --Richard :)