After looking around for awhile I finally gave in and registered to get input for others in the Win8 community. I have to say I am very surprised and rather disappointed with the default search features on Windows 8. Especially giving the amount of resource this feature consumes over time.
To clarify for the purpose of my question here, I am referring to the Search feature from the "Start" Screen when searching Apps, Settings, and Files.
With that said, does anyone know - Is there an option somewhere or a feature or even an app that can be downloaded to make Windows Search more intuitive or at the least yield better results?? Currently it seems as though you have to type in EXACTLY what you're looking for and even then it does not always bring up results I know exist.
To give an example of what I mean and what I'm looking for.. 2 scenarios come to mind.
First would be simply related results such as if I were to search for "Image" OR "Photo" software (if I am searching Apps than "software" Should be a given) and I happen to have software such as Picasa, Photo Viewer, or other imaging programs these should appear... Currently I get nothing.. Many cases identical to this example.
Another feature that seems basic enough and is currently not happening is understanding simple word or phrase variations. If I search for "Power" OR "Power Point" why the hell shouldn't this result in MS PowerPoint popping up?? But currently you would have to type in EXACTLY "powerpoint" in order to get a result.
Any ideas??? Thanks in advance! *Crossing Fingers*
To clarify for the purpose of my question here, I am referring to the Search feature from the "Start" Screen when searching Apps, Settings, and Files.
With that said, does anyone know - Is there an option somewhere or a feature or even an app that can be downloaded to make Windows Search more intuitive or at the least yield better results?? Currently it seems as though you have to type in EXACTLY what you're looking for and even then it does not always bring up results I know exist.
To give an example of what I mean and what I'm looking for.. 2 scenarios come to mind.
First would be simply related results such as if I were to search for "Image" OR "Photo" software (if I am searching Apps than "software" Should be a given) and I happen to have software such as Picasa, Photo Viewer, or other imaging programs these should appear... Currently I get nothing.. Many cases identical to this example.
Another feature that seems basic enough and is currently not happening is understanding simple word or phrase variations. If I search for "Power" OR "Power Point" why the hell shouldn't this result in MS PowerPoint popping up?? But currently you would have to type in EXACTLY "powerpoint" in order to get a result.
Any ideas??? Thanks in advance! *Crossing Fingers*
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