Windows Search can be extended to index the contents of new types of files and data sources. You can also associate icons and context-menu handlers with those items.

Get more information on creating a Windows Search add-in.

Have an idea for a search extension? Want to see other people's ideas and requests? Check out Gallery forums for some creative ideas.

Use the search macro wizard to easily tailor Live Search's results to a specific topic. Just specify a name, description and definition. Once you have created your macro, go to the manage macros link and choose to share it on Windows Live Gallery.