Unable to Search for Files in the System32 or SysWow64 Folder on 64-bit Windows XP (282945)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
- Microsoft Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition
This article was previously published under Q282945 SYMPTOMS
When you search for files in the System32 or SysWow64 folder on 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows XP, you cannot find specific files that you know exist or that you can browse to directly.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, when you initiate a search, click Search Options, click Advanced Options and then click Search System Folders. You can then search the system folders for all files.
STATUS
This behavior is the default behavior.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 1/13/2006 |
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Keywords: | kbprb kbui KB282945 |
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