Windows Search 4.0 was released this afternoon. This release focuses on performance and reliability improvements. Here are some highlights:
This release also adds the following Vista / Server 2008 features to Windows XP / Server 2003 systems:
Read the KB article here for more details and complete feature list.
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Vista users - don’t forget to grab the indexer status gadget!
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June 3rd, 2008 at 2:34 pm
I cannot unistall the 3.1 version on XP. It doesnt matter what I do 3.1 cannot be unistalled. I am not sure what else to do.
HELP
thnaks,
Marcus
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Thx Brandon
June 4th, 2008 at 2:28 am
No Outlook support, no virtual folders on XP.
June 4th, 2008 at 6:56 am
I downloaded and tried installing it in my Vista 32 Ultimate. It keeps saying “This update does not apply to your system”. Ensured the KB update is not there already, still the same error.
June 4th, 2008 at 7:40 am
Anonymous - WS4, like all previous versions of WDS, supports Outlook. What would make you think it doesn’t?
The XP version has always had some support for saved searches, by creating a shortcut / favorite.
June 7th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
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