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I used Everything for searching files on Windows 7. I made many changes in the file system based on the results (deleting and renaming specific files), and I want to check if I covered all the files I have been looking for. Therefore, I need Everything to re-index and give me new results. However, I have not found any option for this on its menus or on its website.

Thanks.

imriss
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    I'm a little bit confused. You looked at the options and didn't find *Force rebuild*? Here is a screenshot: http://i.stack.imgur.com/yaGK3.png. Doesn't this do exactly what you want? – nixda Jul 03 '13 at 20:21
  • Thanks. However, there is no Force rebuild in the options. A screenshot is here: (http://i44.tinypic.com/op1fz6.png). I am working on Windows 7. – imriss Jul 03 '13 at 20:35
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    You're right. Update to *Everything 1.3.3.658b Beta* for that option (I had no issues so far with it) or delete the file [`Everything.db`.](http://support.voidtools.com/everything/Database) in your installation folder. – nixda Jul 03 '13 at 20:47
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    Hi nixda, thank you for your solution. Why don't you post your helpful comment as an answer? That would certainly direct users with the same question to the right answer. I overlooked your solution and only later found it. I also overlooked the button until I saw your screenshot. – Douba Nov 18 '16 at 09:55

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I know this is an old question but this answer can help. There is an option to force rebuilding indexes.

  1. Launch Everything, then on the menu bar click on Tools -> Options.
  2. On the window that open, on the left pane, click on Indexes.
  3. On the right pane, click on "Force Rebuild" button.

IMG:

Reddy Lutonadio
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Everything listens to the NTFS metadata change and so there is no neeed for a rebuild to get changes shown in the search:

1.5 Does "Everything" monitor file system changes?

Yes, "Everything" does monitor file system changes. Your search windows will reflect changes made to the file system.

magicandre1981
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    Unsure why this was downvoted, it seems to be the right answer. – Hashim Aziz Apr 10 '19 at 01:20
  • Sorry, it was apparently my mistake to downvote this correct answer. Must have mis-clicked. Apparently I was consequently taken revenge on later that day with other random downvotes. My bad. – Douba Jul 07 '20 at 11:24