Search 4.0 and XP SP3

[davexnet]

Hello all,

any search 4.0 users here?

I decided to try it on one of my XP systems.

In general, it works most of the time, but I find it has bugs.

Inexplicably, the indexing suffers errors and the whole thing

(all indexed locations) is re-indexed.

I did see this in the event viewer today - but why is it occurring?

"The search service has detected corrupted data files in the index.

The service will attempt to automatically correct this problem by rebuilding the index."

2nd problem is that occasionally, the extra folders I've added to the

indexed locations simply disappear. Initially they index OK, and work

as expected. Then after an indeterminate event, or time, they no longer

work on those locations - and if you enter control panel/indexing options,

those locations are no longer selected.

(I have not yet ascertained whether the 2nd problem is caused by the first

but it's mighty strange)

Any idea's on this appreciated.

Dave

PS the program provides some nice functionality, but it's almost more trouble than it's worth

if these issues can't be resolved.