When searching for files in Windows 7 Search, the results are taking a very long time to appear. Which of these options would be the best place to check your computer’s search optimization options?
A) Control Panel / Indexing Options
B) Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Local Security Policy
C) Task Manager / Services tab
D) Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Computer Management
E) Just keep everything in one big folder
The answer: A) Control Panel / Indexing Options
The Windows Indexing Options provide a list of file locations to be included and excluded from the automated search indexing process. If a directory is not indexed, the search process will take much longer to complete when accessing those documents.
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Want to know more? Watch “System Performance and Optimization.”Windows Vista includes many options for optimizing the operating system. In this video, you’ll learn about Aero settings, indexing options, user account control, and other Windows Vista system performance options. |