Windows Search Index Examiner - Passware

windows.edb is the name of the file used by Windows Desktop Search. If you do a file search, this is stored in the Registry.

From a previous post
Windows Desktop Search Help
http//msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb266518(VS.85).aspx - Using the ISearchQueryHelper Interface

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. I am now curious to know where exactly is the file stored in the registry? and

how do I read this file?

windows.edb is a file and thus NOT stored in the Registry. The Registry is a collection of files, it does not store files.

The default location for windows.edb is C\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Search\Data\Applications\Windows\Windows.edb

From the first post, the information on reading the file can be found here http//msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb266518(VS.85).aspx

Thanks for the reply.

Unfortunately under Microsoft folder i cant see any folder titled search?

what could be the reason for it?

Unfortunately under Microsoft folder i cant see any folder titled search?

what could be the reason for it?

Windows Search is not installed would be my first thought.

Okay correct me if i am wrong,

isn't windows search installed by default?

Okay correct me if i am wrong,

isn't windows search installed by default?

search is a function of Windows. Windows Search (now in version 4.0) is a separate download.

Jimmy,

I've just seen your post which is quite old now. I'm study the Windows Desktop Search for my project year of my MSc.

If you ping me a pm with your contact details on I'll see if I can assist you.