Exclude a file type? *.lnk?

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RichE
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Exclude a file type? *.lnk?

Post by RichE »

This is probably simple, but I can't seem to find just where and how to format an option to NOT included .lnk files. That is, any shortcuts.

Specific section/option in Tools/Options would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Rich
therube
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Re: Exclude a file type? *.lnk?

Post by therube »

Everything Options
Indexes -> Exclude => Enable exclude list

Then at the bottom, Exclude files:

Try either *.lnk or ext:lnk ?

See if either work?
RichE
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Re: Exclude a file type? *.lnk?

Post by RichE »

Thanks, that seems to have done it!

BTW, ext:lnk didn't work, but *.lnk did.

Rich
Ghost_Dz
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Re: Exclude a file type? *.lnk?

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not Working For me :(
void
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Re: Exclude a file type? *.lnk?

Post by void »

To exclude lnk files from your index:
  • In Everything, from the Tools menu, click Options.
  • Click the Exclude tab on the left.
  • Check Enable exclude list.
  • Change Exclude files to: *.lnk
  • Click OK.
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Re: Exclude a file type? *.lnk?

Post by Ghost_Dz »

But if you open anything, a chef will make a shortcut
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Re: Exclude a file type? *.lnk?

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Ghost_Dz
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Re: Exclude a file type? *.lnk?

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I have Win 7 64bit
and last v : Everything
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Re: Exclude a file type? *.lnk?

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How can i send image to u

Image
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Re: Exclude a file type? *.lnk?

Post by void »

Please send your image to support@voidtools.com or attach to your forum post.
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Re: Exclude a file type? *.lnk?

Post by void »

Thanks for the image Ghost_Dz,

You are setting the exclude filter for folders.

Please remove the folder excludes and set Include only files and Exclude files at the bottom of the Exclude options page:


Exclude Indexing of Files Without Extensions
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