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Make windows search more powerful.(Brief article)

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| March 01, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 IDG Communications Pty. Ltd - Australia. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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