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cannot search anymore my pdf files

Anonymous
2020-03-18T11:39:15+00:00

Hello

since today my windows 10 is not able to search pdfs correctly. given a folder containing >1000 pdf files, I want to list all the files containing a given keyword within the document. I was able to do that until yesterday using windows explorer and typing the keyword in the searchbar. Now I'm not able to do that anymore as the search only find words and excel files containing a given keyword but not pdf files. I re-installed ifiler from adobe, deleted and reloaded the folder for indexed search (control panel, indexing options, advances) I also went on the task manager and made sure that Wsearch is running, however I'm still unable to visualise all the pdf files that contain a given keyword.

Can someone please help

thanks

Sergio

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-03-18T11:49:14+00:00

    Hi Sergio and thanks for reaching out. My name is Joseph. I'm an independent advisor. I'll be happy to help you out today.

    I would suggest you refer to the below steps and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

    Rebuild Search Index

    1. Press Windows key + R together to open the RUN command box.
    2. Copy and paste the following code in the text field and click OK.

    rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL srchadmin.dll

    1. Click on Advanced.
    2. Choose Tab File Types.
    3. Select Index Properties and File Contents
    4. Click OK.
    5. Choose OK when the Confirmation prompt pops up.

    Source: https://thegeekpage.com/how-to-fix-file-explore...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let me know how it goes.

    Thank you!

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-03-18T11:59:30+00:00

    Dear Joseph

    thanks for your answer, unfortunately this does not work. I followed exactly the steps that you suggested but I still don't see the pdf files containing a given keyword

    Sergio

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-03-19T18:10:48+00:00

    Hi Joseph

    thanks a lot. I found out that my windows 10 was not up to date. I download and installed the newest version (November 2019) and my indexed search for pdf now works properly and I can make a proper keyword search

    thanks a lot for your suggestion

    Sergio

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-03-18T13:24:30+00:00

    Hi Sergio,

    In that case, I would suggest you Repair Windows 10 Using In-Place Upgrade.

    Summary

    If your Windows 10 installation is demonstrating unusual behavior such as built-in apps not working or launching, you can perform a repair upgrade to fix the problem. A repair upgrade is a process of installing Windows 10 over the existing installation of Windows 10 on your hard disk, using your installation Windows Media Creation Tool. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while preserving your personal files, settings and installed applications.

    https://www.wintips.org/repair-windows-10-with-...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let me know how it goes.

    Thank you!

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-03-18T11:54:43+00:00

    Hello,

    I have a small business <Link removed by Moderator>and  I would like to keep all my folders and files accessible to my staff can access it easily and which can be easy-to-use and operate. 

    Can you help me with how can I share my one drive with them so they can also update it as possible?  and how to sync my multiple accounts?

    Thank you.

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