Why can't I "FIND" files anymore?

Since I upgraded to Leopard (previously Panther) I am no longer able to do a simple "Find" for files that are stored on my back-up drive. I archive all my job files on the back-up drive, but I sometimes reuse certain files at a later date. Because I've created them, I'm able to recall the name or a part of the name. For example, when I was in Panther (with OS 9 operating in the background), I was able to type in a portion of the name, say "Night" – short for "NightofaThousandStars" and I'd get a list of anything with the name "Night" in it and I could locate the file that way. Even if it was created 4 years ago. Now I get obscure files that don't include the word "Night" in them. I'd appreciate any help.

Have you indexed the ext HD? System Preferences/Spotlight/Privacy tab and ensure the ext HD isn't listed. For stuff on Spotlight and searching in Leopard, start with http://www.pinkmutant.com/articles/Leopard/leospot.html and my mod to Finder's Find at http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=6725932 for what you can change so you can find stuff excluded by the default structure.

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