Spotlight results very slow, doesn't find files on first few tries

I use command-tab all day long to find and open files. I can't pin down exactly when this happened, but it seems to be getting slower and having difficulty. Since this is my primary method of opening files I use frequently, it's become very frustrating.
Example one:
I hit command-tab and type "logins" (looking for a file with file name of logins + extension). SL used to bring up the file immediately, now it brings up SMS Log.app. If I wait, it just hangs out on that result. I have to repeat the process (cmd-tab, type "logins") several times to find the file.
Example two:
I hit command-tab and type "roi" (looking for a file with file name that starts with roi). SL used to bring up the file immediately, now it brings up Front Row instead. If I wait, it just hangs out on Front Row. I have to repeat the process (cmd-tab, type "roi") several times to find the file.
I've searched the forums and not found anything yet. Anyone have any tips on how to fix this?

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    Option B) Do a simple search doing cmd+F. By default you will see little tabs below the Search title. Mine shows KIND is ANY. Click on the KIND tab and choose OTHER at the bottom, there it will appear a huge range of criteria to add for your searches. You might be able to look even into sysntem files.
    Option D) (Recommended) Forget about Apple at all! Download this free app called EasyFind It is in the Freeware section (http://www.devontechnologies.com/download/products.html) This app looks EVERYWHERE. I been using this for years. It can even look for invisible files. Hope this helps.
    What happened to Option C??????  
    I paid for a copy of Find Any File, as suggested by seventy one.

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