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smalbro
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Everything shows all files, folders etc twice

Post by smalbro »

Everything shows all files, folders etc twice. The same file, folder etc appears twice. Why might that be?
therube
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Re: Everything shows all files, folders etc twice

Post by therube »

Do you have a (Options | Indexes) 'File Lists' or 'Folders' set for the same drives you are otherwise already monitoring (NTFS)?
smalbro
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Re: Everything shows all files, folders etc twice

Post by smalbro »

therube wrote:Do you have a (Options | Indexes) 'File Lists' or 'Folders' set for the same drives you are otherwise already monitoring (NTFS)?
Yup, that was the right answer! Thanks for your speedy help! :D ... and might I add "This software which I use extensively every day, is bloody wonderful!"

regards
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John
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Re: Everything shows all files, folders etc twice

Post by John »

Awesome - I had same problem and found solution in seconds

thanks for a wonderful tool | resource.
Whirly
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Re: Everything shows all files, folders etc twice

Post by Whirly »

This helped me too, thanks.
And yes... Everything is awesome.
chrisbarr
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THANK YOU - Re: Everything shows all files, folders etc twice

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:D
Thank you so much, I was going bonkers!

I love this application!
whereditgo
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Re: Everything shows all files, folders etc twice

Post by whereditgo »

Under options, index, folders I don't have any folders to search listed twice but I see two copies of the same file in my everything searches. Is there another solution? Thanks
horst.epp
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Re: Everything shows all files, folders etc twice

Post by horst.epp »

whereditgo wrote: Thu May 18, 2023 5:54 am Under options, index, folders I don't have any folders to search listed twice but I see two copies of the same file in my everything searches. Is there another solution? Thanks
Remove all folder indexing entries which are on NTFS formatted volumes.
whereditgo
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Re: Everything shows all files, folders etc twice

Post by whereditgo »

Not sure I'm following exactly what you mean. My C+D drives are NTFS and external drive is ex-fat. D drive is my main storage drive so, if possible, would be something I'd want to use Everything for. Maybe I'm misunderstanding? It basically works on those drives but just shows two of the same file. If I delete one, the other goes away too.Thanks
NotNull
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Re: Everything shows all files, folders etc twice

Post by NotNull »

So your NTFS formatted D:-drive is listed (once) under Menu:Tools > Options > Indexes > NTFS?

When you select your D:-drive in the Local NTFS volumes list, is the setting Include in database checked?

If so: select successively Folders and File Lists in the left pane to check if your D:-drive is listed there too.
If so: remove it there.


Repaet for other drives listed under the NTFS tab.
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whereditgo
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Re: Everything shows all files, folders etc twice

Post by whereditgo »

Yes, that box was checked and it was listed in the folders. I took it out and now not showing 2 of the same files. Thanks!
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