How to Optimize Instant Search in Windows Vista so its Really Fast

Step1

Click Start > Type INDEXING. press [enter]
The indexing options window appears.

Step2

Click Modify
Click "Show All Locations"
The bottom pane shows what you include in instant search.
The top window lets you check or uncheck what you will include.
Be sure to check your my documents folder and you start menu.
Uncheck everything else.

Include any extra drives you keep a lot searchable files such as photos.

Click OK

Step3

Click Advanced > Rebuild .
This will take some time but when its done, you will be searching your files at breakneck speeds.