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Win-98 file-find - what is it, or where does it live?
On XP, the "Search for files or folders" function from the start menu
simply invokes another instance of explorer.exe. But the Find - files or folders function on win-98 does not seem to be linked to or a part of explorer.exe. On win-98, when you invoke or run explorer, you will note there is no file "search" or "find" option to be found (at least I don't see it). On XP, explorer does have a search button. While running CCtask, I don't see any new process pop up, nor any new module being loaded by any currently-running process, when I invoke Find-Files or Folders on win-98. Hence my question - is there a separate .exe or .dll that contains the file-find application, or is it an intrinsic part of one of the system files (kernel, etc) ??? I'd really like to "graft" win-98's file-find into XP (or find a third party substitute that acts identically) but such an animal doesn't seem to exist. I despise XP's file-find mechanism, even when configured in it's most basic or "classic" operating mode. Anyone know offhand how win-2k's file-find looks? Is it also just an instance of explorer.exe? Does it behave more like win-98's file-find? If so, can it be "grafted" into XP? |
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Win-98 file-find - what is it, or where does it live?
98 Guy wrote in :
SNIP Why bother with seriously-flawed "file mangers/file finders" ? I never ever use WE, and file find EXTREMELY rarely. Get a real file manager with 2 panes, super-find, custom multi- rename, FTP, branch view, and dozens of other features built in and forget about the limitations of Windows "utilities". I use Total Commander. Free Commander is prettier but has almost the same features I believe, and is free, for the more frugal folks. -- Lots of theoretical butchers are alleged and other bloody eyes are suitable, but will Pam secure that? |
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Win-98 file-find - what is it, or where does it live?
But the Find - files or folders function on win-98 does not seem to be
linked to or a part of explorer.exe. Hence my question - is there a separate .exe or .dll that contains the file-find application, or is it an intrinsic part of one of the system files (kernel, etc) ??? I allways thought that the Find files window was part of the same thing that draw the taskbar and start menu in Windows98? About that btw, why the heck isn't the "program" Systray's functionality included in that? if you kill the Systray process then the clock and its little systray area is still painted but without the volume control in it (but still icons from other programs). Is "systray" the volume control application? On win-98, when you invoke or run explorer, you will note there is no file "search" or "find" option to be found (at least I don't see it). On XP, explorer does have a search button. hehe.. you are right! :-D I have never seen that it is missing though, since I allways press F3 to search for files when in an file manager window (and yes it is logically wrong key since F3 should mean "find next" but MS tend to not do things consistently....) Now when I try to find a search command in the file manager windows I do stumble upon View/Explorer field/Search though - but that isn't for file search I believe, it is for web search with microsofts newly renamed MSN search... some controls and MSN's new name (so it must have contacted internet allready there to know it!) appears in area to the left in the window.... together with and error/crash dialogbox about "Automation server can't create object" :-/ While running CCtask, I don't see any new process pop up, nor any new module being loaded by any currently-running process, when I invoke I haven't played with these kind of things, but thought about it... where can I find CCtask to try and how do I use it? |
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Win-98 file-find - what is it, or where does it live?
It must be hidden in a dll somewhere as it does not show up as a
process while looking at 2 different process managers. 98 Guy wrote: On XP, the "Search for files or folders" function from the start menu simply invokes another instance of explorer.exe. But the Find - files or folders function on win-98 does not seem to be linked to or a part of explorer.exe. On win-98, when you invoke or run explorer, you will note there is no file "search" or "find" option to be found (at least I don't see it). On XP, explorer does have a search button. While running CCtask, I don't see any new process pop up, nor any new module being loaded by any currently-running process, when I invoke Find-Files or Folders on win-98. Hence my question - is there a separate .exe or .dll that contains the file-find application, or is it an intrinsic part of one of the system files (kernel, etc) ??? I'd really like to "graft" win-98's file-find into XP (or find a third party substitute that acts identically) but such an animal doesn't seem to exist. I despise XP's file-find mechanism, even when configured in it's most basic or "classic" operating mode. Anyone know offhand how win-2k's file-find looks? Is it also just an instance of explorer.exe? Does it behave more like win-98's file-find? If so, can it be "grafted" into XP? |
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Win-98 file-find - what is it, or where does it live?
On Jun 19, 9:13 am, 98 Guy wrote:
On XP, the "Search for files or folders" function from the start menu simply invokes another instance of explorer.exe. But the Find - files or folders function on win-98 does not seem to be linked to or a part of explorer.exe. On win-98, when you invoke or run explorer, you will note there is no file "search" or "find" option to be found (at least I don't see it). On XP, explorer does have a search button. While running CCtask, I don't see any new process pop up, nor any new module being loaded by any currently-running process, when I invoke Find-Files or Folders on win-98. Hence my question - is there a separate .exe or .dll that contains the file-find application, or is it an intrinsic part of one of the system files (kernel, etc) ??? I'd really like to "graft" win-98's file-find into XP (or find a third party substitute that acts identically) but such an animal doesn't seem to exist. I despise XP's file-find mechanism, even when configured in it's most basic or "classic" operating mode. Anyone know offhand how win-2k's file-find looks? Is it also just an instance of explorer.exe? Does it behave more like win-98's file-find? If so, can it be "grafted" into XP? Not sure if this is helpful to you or not. It's a registry hack to change the XP Find style back to the 2K Find style: http://personal-computer-tutor.com/abc2/v13/vic13.htm |
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Win-98 file-find - what is it, or where does it live?
rhodius wrote in
ups.com: SNIP I'd really like to "graft" win-98's file-find into XP (or find a third party substitute that acts identically) but such an animal doesn't seem to exist. I despise XP's file-find mechanism, even when configured in it's most basic or "classic" operating mode. I don't know whether it acts "identically", IMO it is far superior, but Total Commander's "find" function is something you might like to try. Not to mention its other features which would make MS **** their pants. WE is a laugh. It was only good for setting file associations but I have recently found several programs that do it far better and faster. Trying to fix a retarded MS "design" is pointless, it may succeed - but at a price. You fix one thing ands it ****s up another. It's not even worth discussing. I use NO software of theirs except the OS. There are better and usually free alternatives for ALL of MS's "programs" - most of the good parts of which were stolen from other authors. -- Lots of theoretical butchers are alleged and other bloody eyes are suitable, but will Pam secure that? |
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