Would you like to learn how to configure the file content indexing? In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to configure the system to search the content of files.

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Tutorial Windows - Configure file content indexing

On the Start menu, access the index options.

Windows - Index options

Access the advanced options.

Windows - Advanced index options

On the File types tab, select the option to Index properties and file contents.

Windows - index properties and file content

Click on the OK button.

Windows - Rebuild search index

The system will start indexing files properties and content.

Search Index -Windows

Use the file explorer to search for files.

Windows - Search content file

Congratulations! You learned how to enable the search of files content on Windows.