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Clear search cache on Windows 7

Clear search cache on Windows 7

I'm trying to search for a file in Windows 7 (it's in C:\Users{user}\Application Data...) but when I try to search, it returns the results from a previous search (for the same search term) as soon as I finish typing it, like it's been cached.

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Guest [Entry]

"Try deleting and rebuilding the search index:

Go to Control Panel
Select Indexing Options
Click on Advanced (this will open the Advanced Options dialog)
Select the Rebuild button.

If that doesn't work try choosing a new location for the index, just below the Rebuild button."
Guest [Entry]

Are you searching by file name or contents? If rebuilding the index doesn't work as Ryan suggested (it should), you may be interested in Everything from voidtools. It can quickly index your hard drive so you can find files fast: