Need to re-index Spotlight

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Ever since I used Time Machine to transfer over my old hard drive, Spotlight hasn't been finding things even though I know they're there. I think it needs re-indexed. What's the easiest way to do this?
 
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I Googled it . . .

Open the Spotlight system preference, click the Privacy tab, click the plus button, and add the volume you want to reindex. Wait five minutes, select the volume in the privacy area, and click the minus button to remove it. Spotlight will index the volume again from the ground up.

Note: Before reindexing the drive, repair permissions. Also, if the drive has just recently been indexed, give it another day or so before reindexing. It’s possible that Spotlight hasn’t completely finished indexing the drive even though you’re allowed to use it.

Again taken from Macworld...
 
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Who, me or him/her?
 
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cwa 107

Ah, didn't realise there was a link under your comment. I've since read it.

Thought your reply a little curt though - my response was made in good faith.
 

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