Weekly Tip: Windows 7 | Searching for Files
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. Click the Start button.
- 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. In the results list, click the desired item. Note: If necessary click the See more results hyperlink.
Windows Explorer Search
- 1. Access the Windows Explorer window.
- 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.
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Click the drop-down arrow in the Search text box, to select a previously used search option.
3. Click the Show Preview button to view the contents before opening the file.
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