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Windows Desktop Search

Posted May 17, 2007 by Jason Faulkner  

Many of you are probably familiar with the Google Desktop Search, but today’s tip is regarding Microsoft’s Windows Desktop Search. For typical users, this tool basically does the same thing as the Google search which searches local documents, music files, emails and websites all from a single location, however the Windows Desktop Search integrates with many of their commercial products as well, such as Sharepoint.

Here are some of the key features:

  • Works with Sharepoint Services 2007.
  • Customizable.
  • Plugin extensibility.
  • IT Controls to easily deploy, manage and configure clients.
  • Already included with Vista.
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