windows xp file indexing. i don't see an option to turn it on????

[0roo0roo]

i used to see the option in the search window, but for some reason it doesn't show anymore, i want to turn it on since i have lots of files and bad organization. relying on search more and more🙁

 

[percboy]

Start- Search- Files Folders- Click on "Index Service is disabled" under "search options".

 

[0roo0roo]

thats the odd bit, it doens't show! 🙁

 

[percboy]

I`m using XP Pro , you using XP Home or Pro? Maybe they`re different.

 

[0roo0roo]

nope, using xp pro here too. oddly enough last time i installed it i had indexing. not quite sure what happened this time for it to dissapear hm

 

[percboy]

It looks like you must have administrator permission to administer Indexing Service. Log in as an administrator or change you permission under User profiles.

 

[0roo0roo]

thanks, i'll try that🙂

 

[Megatomic]

I use indexing on systems at work but not at home. Does the Indexing service put an overhead on the system that will hamper gaming and other system intensive activities? I did enable it when I installed WinXP but now I'd like to find out if I'm killing my performance...

Sorry to hijack this thread 0roo0roo.