That because it is a search. like Google.
"Daze N. Knights" <Daze@Microdot.dot> wrote in message
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> I, for one, would definitely like a more comprehensive explanation from
> someone as to the how & why of the contents of this "Searches" folder,
> because it has me concerned, as well. As the OP said, if one deletes any
> file found in this folder, the original file (located elsewhere) is
> deleted. In fact, I have an "Everywhere" folder within my "Searches"
> folder that appears to contain every file on all partitions of my hard
> drive (sorted into alphabetized folders), and deleting this folder would
> apparently be tantamount to deleting everything off my hard drive . . .
>
> Daze
>
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> Victor wrote:
>> I wasnt aware of these but Im glad you pointed them out. We are getting
>> ready to roll out Vista to our law firm and they are very privacy
>> concious. The search is based off your index locations if you remove
>> those folders you want hidden from the index, then they shouldnt show up
>> on the instant search results.
>>
>> Outside of that, Im sure there is a reg key you can edit some place.
>>
>>
>> "SNOWBOMB7" wrote:
>>
>>> There is a fold named "searches" under the users (me) drop down menu in
>>> windows explorer that keeps log of everything from recent emails to
>>> recent pictures uploaded and more! How do i stop this folder from
>>> showing all of my activity on the computer? I have tried deleting the
>>> subjects in question but it ends up permanently deleting them! I do not
>>> wish to delete them. Please help!!! There must be a way to turn this
>>> spying feature off!