Vista - Index - Enable or Disable

I use it too.
Here is what the XP one looks like, showing the preview. I can't find that feature in the Vista search.

Windows Desktop Search - All about Windows Desktop Search
http://z.about.com/d/windows/1/0/c/4/-/-/wds013.jpg

I don't know what might happen if I tried installing it on Vista.

You could turn on the Preview Pane in Advanced Search the same way as in Windows Explorer after you type in something to search for. I do not know how that would react by installing it in Vista. It would not be a good idea.

OK. I would like to do that and have hunted all over for the switch to turn on preview, but cannot find it. Where would I look?

I can click the item, but it then opens the file, and there is no preview pane I can find.

Is there some other option that must be turned on? I have my Vista looking more like NT or Server 2003 than than Vista out of the box.

Are we even talking about the same thing? Here is a shot:

Yep, same thing.

In the middle toolbar in your Advanced Search screenshot, click on Organize, Layout, and Preview Pane.

Well, I'll be hornswaggled! It was there all the time and I missed it.

I figured the newest version should be best, but did not see that item.

Thanks. I'm glad I asked. Now, how do I get it open in Advanced mode every time, assuming I am using Windows+F? (I got it open maximized each time by closing it with Ctrl held down). And is there any way to bracket dates, or just <, =, or > ?

And, the preview pane does not seem to always stay on for some reason. I have had to open it multiple times. This is not entirely intuitive.

I suppose I need to find the FAQ or read the help.

Thanks again.

Thanks.

LOL, you're welcome Allend.

I have to open almost each time as well.

BTW, I have been using this search lately. It is amazing. Everything Search Engine

Maybe I don't need Windows Search or indexing.

Allen, I'm happy that you found an alternative that suites your needs.

Shawn

thanks a lot!

You're welcome Superneat.

Shawn