Searching for file content does not work. Why is that?

Q: Searching for file content does not work. Why is that?

Check whether the appropriate file format is entered under Options > Configure content search . If not, enter the file extension(s) that should be included in the file content search. Or clear the list to have UltraSearch search all file formats for file content. However, this can greatly slow down the search. It is also possible that the required filter for the file format is not installed. UltraSearch uses the so-called IFilter Interface, which is provided by the operating system, for full-text searches. To search specific file formats such as PDF files, you need a filter for the corresponding file format. Many file formats, such as the usual Office formats, are already handled by the operating system's own routines.

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Check whether the appropriate file format is entered under Options > Configure content search. If not, enter the file extension(s) that should be included in the file content search. Or clear the list to have UltraSearch search all file formats for file content. However, this can greatly slow down the search.
It is also possible that the required filter for the file format is not installed. UltraSearch uses the so-called IFilter Interface, which is provided by the operating system, for full-text searches. To search specific file formats such as PDF files, you need a filter for the corresponding file format.
Many file formats, such as the usual Office formats, are already handled by the operating system's own routines.

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