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Weekly Tip: Windows 7 | Searching for Files

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Search for Files in Windows® 7

Windows 7 includes several different tools for locating files stored on your computer or your company network.

Searching from the Start Menu

  1. 1. Click the Start button.
  2. 2. On the Start menu, enter the known criteria. Note: Windows will show the matching results as you enter the criteria. In most cases you only have to enter the first part of the search information.
  3. 3. In the results list, click the desired item. Note: If necessary click the See more results hyperlink.

Start Menu Search

 

Windows Explorer Search

  1. 1. Access the Windows Explorer window.
  2. 2. In the Search text box, located in the upper, right-hand corner of the window, enter the search criteria. Note: A list of matching results will display in the Windows Explorer window as you enter the information for the search.
    – OR –
    Click the drop-down arrow in the Search text box, to select a previously used search option.

Explorer Search

3. Click the Show Preview button to view the contents before opening the file.

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