- Microsoft Windows Search Indexer indexes over 200 common file types and allows you to find your documents quickly and easily. The search index is able to retrieve your files by performing an initial scan of your entire PC. Each time a new file arrives such as an email or picture, the index is updated by continually monitoring your system for changes. By keeping the index up-to-date, you are able to retrieve information quickly.
- The initial scan indexes all contents of the following folders: "Documents", "Favorites," "Public," and "Mail" files on your PC. For example, if you have five profiles configured, each profile or user has their information indexed.
- Windows 7 and Windows Vista have search indexing built into the Operating System (OS). As you start adding files to your computer, they are automatically indexed for fast retrieval. If you are unsure about which search technology to incorporate, see resources, "Microsoft: Deployment" to help you make the correct choice.
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