SEARCHING FILES
First Claim
1. A method performed on a computing device, the method comprising maintaining a single index that corresponds to a plurality of versions of a file, and where the single index comprises tokens that correspond to words that are included in various of the plurality of versions of the file.
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Abstract
Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to searching files. In aspects, a search engine is able to search not only the current files but also is able to search for deleted and previous versions of files that satisfy queries. The search engine may maintain an index that facilitates searches. In addition, the search engine may also determine not only that a file satisfies a query but what version(s) of the file satisfies the query.
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20 Claims
- 1. A method performed on a computing device, the method comprising maintaining a single index that corresponds to a plurality of versions of a file, and where the single index comprises tokens that correspond to words that are included in various of the plurality of versions of the file.
- 8. At least one computer storage device storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform actions comprising maintaining a single index that corresponds to a plurality of versions of a file, and where the single index comprises tokens that correspond to words that are included in various of the plurality of versions of the file.
- 15. A system comprising a computing device and at least one program module together configured for performing actions comprising maintaining a single index that corresponds to a plurality of versions of a file, and where the single index comprises tokens that correspond to words that are included in various of the plurality of versions of the file.
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