Improve Windows Start Menu's Search or Simply Install a Better Replacement

[Julio Franco]

Although the Start menu is supposed to be the fastest way to find local files, software and settings, Windows 10's search indexing service is far from the best. It is not uncommon that a simple query won't return any valid results, no matter how simple or precise your query is. Here's how you can turn things around.

Read the full article here.

https://www.techspot.com/article/1736-better-windows-search/

 

[fktech]

Timely article thanks. I want search my computer fast and accurate with scalable results. Where's Microsoft in this debate?

This was recommended by others here:
https://www.techspot.com/downloads/7119-locate32.html

 

[EClyde]

Timely article thanks. I want search my computer fast and accurate with scalable results. Where's Microsoft in this debate?

This was recommended by others here:
https://www.techspot.com/downloads/7119-locate32.html

It is what I use.

 

[MonsterZero]

Windows search in version 1809 is great, I don't see a reason to replace the stock windows search.

 

[fktech]

Windows search in version 1809 is great, I don't see a reason to replace the stock windows search.

Great, Really?

 

[HyperPete]

Windows search in version 1809 is great, I don't see a reason to replace the stock windows search.

HA! Try locate32 and you'll change your mind.

 

[Brendan Watts]

"Everything" is Great!

 

[Paultimate]

Windows search in version 1809 is great, I don't see a reason to replace the stock windows search.

Found someone that isnt an advanced user. Searching for a document in your user folder isnt why this thing is HORRIBLE and 20 years out of date.