Prevent Windows XP from searching inside ZIP and CAB files

Posted by Vic Laurie
November 10, 2005

The search function in Windows XP leaves a lot to be desired. For one thing, it can be as slow as molasses in January. This is due in part because it searches inside compressed files. If you have as many zipped files as I do, that can make searches really tedious. Ramesh Srinivasan has a little free program that prevents searching inside ZIP and CAB files. Download it here. This is the description:

Download the NoFindInsideZip utility (~11KB) and save to Desktop. Double-click the file to run it. Remove the checkmark near the Zip and Cab file options and then click Apply. Close the utility.

This prevents Windows XP Search companion from looking inside Zip and Cab archives when performing a file search. Note that the file association settings are not modified in any way, and they remain intact.

Thanks, Ramesh.

Computer management, File management

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