Let’s see how we do this with Windows 7! Using Search Filters So now we know how to search in specific locations, but what about search based on variables? In XP we could search using a range of dates, by file type, by size, or by whether a file was a song, photo, or document. If you want to perform an advanced search over the entire computer, initiate a search from the Start menu search box and then Click See more results.Īlternatively, you could Type search-ms: into the address bar. The directory that your currently in will be the directory that is searched along with any sub-directories. In every window, it’s the same with the search box being located in the top-right corner and you can put in anything you like. How do we go about using Windows 7 advanced search?Ī search in Windows 7 can be performed within nearly any Explorer window. Let’s take a quick tour of Windows 7 Search and hopefully I’ll answer most of your questions or at least get you started so you can explore on your own! It isn’t really straight-forward, but once you get familiar with it, you should be good. The search window is a regular Windows Explorer window, and all of the search options are located in one tiny little box. In Windows 7, there is a new universal search if you Click the Start Orb, however, if you want to get specific in your searches with Windows 7, there is a separate place to do Advanced Searches.
Even finding the search tool was simple, it was located on the Start menu and labeled Search files and folders.
Things were specific and search was pretty simple. In Windows XP we had the groovy search dog and search menu.
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