Can't enable tracker

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kwatson512

Can't enable tracker

Post by kwatson512 »

I've tried using Tracker to find files, but it usually doesn't find anything. When it does, l can't ever open them. What do I need to do to enable it or populate a database?

Thanks,
Ken
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Husse

Re: Can't enable tracker

Post by Husse »

Sorry I don't know. I use locate to find files
In a terminal

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sudo updatedb
to update its database
then

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locate -i your-search-phrase
If you get to many hits

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locate -i your-search-phrase | less
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