After understanding the extension of the lost file, for example, “.zip”, all that remains is to enter it in the “Search” field and press Enter. A search on your computer will immediately display a list of files with this extension. From them we already select the one we need.
Rules for searching files on a computer by size
Many users may object - video files can have many extensions, what should you do to search in this case? One of our clients once lost a missing film and asked for advice on this issue.
We noticed that on the user’s computer all films were in the “.avi” format. It would seem that you just need to enter the extension into the search, and everything will work out right away. But not everything turned out to be not so simple; finding the file on the computer was not so easy. Therefore, it was decided to search for the required file by size.
The client's total video files were approximately 1.45 GB in size. Therefore, it was quite reasonable to assume that the lost file had a similar size. Consequently, it was enough to perform a simple procedure System.Size:>1000MB to search the computer memory for files larger than 1 GB.
Based on the search results, a list of 20 video files appeared, including a file without an extension at all. But just by the title itself one could guess that this was exactly the missing film. All that remained was to add the “.avi” extension to the file – and again you could enjoy watching the video. Later we managed to understand that our client’s acquaintances were just making a joke and removed the extension.
How to find hidden files in Windows OS
Sometimes Windows assigns the “Hidden” attribute to some files as a result of virus attacks or a system failure. Because of this, files cannot be seen or found even through “Search”, if opposite the item “Show hidden files and folders" is not checked. Although nothing will happen to the files themselves.
To make hidden files visible, open the “Control Panel”, then go to “Folder Options” - “View”. Next to the “Show hidden files and folders” item, check the box and click OK. After this, sometimes the lost file is immediately found on the desktop. Or you can find it by searching by extension or name, as we discussed earlier.
Search files by their content
For example, if you lose text documents from Microsoft Office Word, Notepad, OpenOffice or other programs. When working with text, some of the content is still stored in the user’s memory. Therefore, in the search, enter part of the text, press Enter and find the desired document.
Although you should keep in mind that on an old and slow computer, the search process may take a long time. Upgrading your PC is something you can think about while you wait for the results.
Total Commander for easy search of necessary files
A popular and convenient file manager that allows you to quickly search for files on your computer using several parameters simultaneously - extension, name, content. To do this, you need to set the search location in the program (for example, C:), then go to “Commands” and “Search files” (or press the hotkey combination Alt+F7).
In this article you will learn very interesting things about the built-in Windows file search and after reading the material you will be able to find even files lost in folders about which you know bits of information.
It is not difficult to guess that this article will talk about advanced search in Windows. Undoubtedly, every computer user periodically uses a form of the standard Windows “search engine,” but not everyone knows that this search engine can be used much more productively and is a difficult tool, as it might seem at first glance.
Options and parameters that expand search capabilities
Despite the fact that the title contains the word “expanding”, these same options will help us put additional screening filters on our search query for files and folders in Windows and will actually narrow the number of files found, which is to our benefit.
* - Means any sequence of any characters, i.e. all characters.
? - Any one character
~<" something" - Search for a name (File name, author, etc., depending on where to put it) which should begin with the one in quotes. The example searches for the name where the beginning is something.
~>" something" - Search for a name that must end with the one in quotes.
=" Course work" - Search for an exact match with what is in quotes.
~=" Well" - Search for names that contain the exact set of characters like the one in quotes. Those. on request filename:~="course" there will be files not only with the word Well, but also simply containing this sequence of characters (Kursovoy, Kursach).
~!" Well" - Search for files that do not contain what is in quotes. Those. this parameter is completely opposite to the previous one.
<> - Means like “neither is”, “not”. Those. request where it will be view:<>picture , will search everything except pictures.
() - Brackets serve to separate and clarify the combining group where the operators operate.
"" - Quotes are used to accurately find the order of characters inside quotes. Because of this, operators inside quotes do not work at all, as do filters.
OR- Operator OR. For example, request filename: kcoursework OR work will search for files where words occur either coursework or Job well, or both. In the English version OR.
AND- Operator AND. For example, request filename: k ursovaya and work will look for files where both words are present, and it makes no difference in what places they are located and not necessarily next to each other. In the English version AND.
NOT- Operator NOT. For example, request filename: coursework NOT work will search for files containing the word coursework but there is no word Job. In the English version NOT.
Here are some examples of using operators:
size:10MB and- Finds Ivan’s files of 10 megabytes, which were changed after 2009.
filename: (*156*) AND type:(PNG OR JPEG) - Finds files where the name contains 156 and its extension is PNG or JPEG.
Now filtering options.
Below we present what filtering options you can use when searching for files and folders.
file name:- The name of the file you are looking for. Analogue on English-language Windows - filename.
type: Specifies what type of file is being searched for this moment. Can take both file extension values (For example, type: PNG), and their logical definition (For example: type: music or type: picture ). Analogue on English-language Windows - type.
view:- Same thing as type:. Analogue on English-language Windows - kind :
Date of change:- Indicates when the files were modified. Can take exact values, ranges, as well as verbal meanings (long ago, yesterday, etc.). Analogue on English-language Windows - datemodified.
modified date: 05/25/2010
date modified: >2009
date modified: 21.01.2001 .. 05.01.2014 (Required two points in the range)
date of creation:- Indicates when the file was created. The values are the same as for Date of change. English equivalent datecreated.
size:- Indicates the size of the searched files. Can take as precise values up to decimal numbers, and the range of sizes. The units of measurement are KB, MB, GB. English language option - size:.
size:<=7Мб >1.5MB - files larger than 1.5 megabytes, but less than or equal to 7.
attributes:- Sets an additional search mask by tags. The parameter is not often used due to the fact that tags are rarely used.
owner:- Search for files of a specific owner.
executor:- Specifying this attribute is relevant when searching for music of a particular artist.
Combining filtering options
You can use several different options at once when searching, and this will even be better, because it will reduce the list of found files, while increasing their relevance. When using several search filters, place a space between them; in fact, it replaces the AND operator.
Attention! The AND and OR NOT operators are never highlighted in blue in the search bar. If yours is highlighted, it means you forgot either quotes or brackets or something else. Please note that some filters may not work with certain operators. For example it cannot be type:(BMP AND PNG), since any file can only be of one type.
For example, you can use the query:
size:5KB..20 KB type:picturefilename:~<"m" *little* датаизменения:01.03.2014 .. 31.03.2014
This app ros looks for images between 5 and 20 kilobytes in size with a file name that begins with a letter m and in which the word appears little. In this case, the file should have been changed during March 2014.
As you can see for yourself, with such capabilities you can easily search for files from many years ago, remembering at least some little details about it.
Several templates
In order for you to understand everything better and be able to try Windows advanced search yourself, we decided to make several of the most commonly used advanced search templates that can often come in handy.
How to find all files in a folder?
Sometimes a person wants to count how many files are in a particular folder and he is faced with the question of how to do this. Using Windows Search? But then what should I introduce? The input originates from regular expressions, and those who know first-hand what it is have already guessed what kind of character needs to be entered into the search field.
In the search field you need to enter: * (Star).
How to find all files of the same type (Extensions)?
If you want to find, for example, only pictures, use the filter type:picture, and if you want to find files of a specific extension, then you can use either *.jpeg or type:JPEG.
How to find files created at a specific time?
For this you need to use a filter creation date:DD/MM/YYYY. It is written about above. You can also set a filter not by the exact time the file was created, but by the interval. For example, from September 2011 to December 2012. The correct formulation of a search query with such a filter is described above.
How to find files of a certain size?
You need to use a filter size: and indicate the required file size in kilobytes, megabytes or gigabytes. You can read above about how you can search in a range of sizes and how to correctly indicate the size of the files you are looking for.
We really hope that this material will be useful to you, and if you have anything to add, then write in the comments.
Search is an integral part of the operation of any computer; in fact, it is its most important function. If you, say, need to find answers to basic questions, then, of course, there is no point in bothering with search settings. However, if you set more complex tasks for yourself and the computer, and the end result is important to you, it’s better to worry about it. A standard search in Windows 7, of course, will bear fruit and will produce many results, but will they be suitable and necessary? The question is rhetorical, but if you are still concerned about properly setting up your computer, I offer variations on the topic of how to upgrade/improve the built-in search in Windows 7.
First of all, let's understand how the search happens. You can only find indexed files and folders, that is, those that have been assigned an index. It is assigned to all elements that are in standard folders. In order to set up indexing, you need to do the following: go to the start menu, look for “search options” and select “Change search options for folders and files” in the drop-down list. In the window that appears, select the “Search” tab and check the boxes wherever you see fit, but it’s better to do it as in the picture below. By the way, I advise you not to choose a search by file name, but to give preference to indexed applications, this way you will limit yourself from unnecessary garbage.
It also wouldn't hurt to set up indexing by extension. To do this, click on the “Advanced” - “File Types” tab. This allows you to index exactly the contents of the folder if you decide to search by this parameter. Then everything is as usual: click “OK”, and go ahead, search through files in Windows 7. And in order for the search to happen as quickly as possible, from time to time use programs to speed up the work of Windows 7.
Search sources
In order to consolidate the material, let's clearly formulate the places where an extensive search for information will be carried out, namely:
- Start menu;
- main search window;
- libraries;
- other explorer windows, such as folders, open, save as.
In general, if you calmly sit down and figure it out, setting up a search turns out to be a fairly simple process. To do this, you don’t need to have any specialized knowledge at all, just follow the simple tips in this article, and I’m sure everything will work out for you!
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Finding files in windows 7
Good afternoon friends! Today we will continue our lessons with the Windows 7 operating system and learn another secret - how to properly configure and search for files in Windows 7.
It would seem, what’s wrong with that? A search engine is a search engine. I switched to seven about a year ago. And to be honest, in XP I tried not to use the built-in search engine. Absolutely inconvenient. And what you need is either not found, or found, but the process sometimes drags on for several hours.
I didn't expect much from 7. But just the other day, this OS pleasantly surprised me. I needed to search for one file in Windows 7, I didn’t remember its exact name, but I typed part of the name... and received my file in less than 2-3 seconds. Now I only use the built-in search engine.
Indexing service in windows 7
Microsoft developers did a good job. 7's search tool compares favorably with previous operating systems of this family not only in quality, but also in search speed.
My favorite browser is Chrome, and its search mechanism is very similar to the mechanism in Windows 7. The search begins its work as soon as you enter the first characters. In addition, there is a hint system based on the history of previous requests. If too many results are returned for a search query, the system suggests using dynamic filtering based on various criteria - date, file size, type, etc.
The basis for such effective work of the OS search engine is a special indexing service. It launches along with the operating system, works in the background, and creates a special database of file information. Updating and restoring the index in the event of any failure also occurs automatically, without user intervention.
It should be noted that the OS allocates a certain system resource for the operation of this service. For the service to work effectively, but not to the detriment of other programs, it must be configured correctly. We will definitely talk about this today.
Instantly search for files in Windows 7
7 provides two ways to instantly search for files.
- 1. Search using the Start menu. Click on the “Start” button and enter the required search query in the search field below. For example, “Christmas tree”.
As you enter data, search results will be displayed directly in the Start window. It should be noted that the search is also carried out by the contents of the files.
If there are too many results and you want to get acquainted with them in more detail, click on the “View other results” button.
The “Search Results” window will open. The files here are already sorted by type and the search query is highlighted in yellow.
You can make your search more specific. To do this, scroll to the very bottom of the list of search results.
And in the “Repeat search in:” section, select the appropriate option.
If you assume that the file you are looking for is in the OS Library, then select this option.
If you know approximately which folder to search in, select the “Other...” option and specify a specific folder to search.
If you want to search on the Internet, click the “Internet” button.
If you want to repeat the search on the entire computer, click on the “Computer” button. By default, the indexer goes through all files except OS system files and program files. This allows you to increase search speed and reduce the size of the indexer database. But really, how often do we look for system files? It's not often. By selecting the “Computer” option, the system will repeat its search, but only more thoroughly and, accordingly, will take a longer period of time.
- 2. The second option for instant search is to search in the “Windows Explorer” window. The principle of operation is approximately the same.
Setting up the indexing service
- 1. Go to “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> then in the search area enter “indexing” -> select the “Indexing Options” section.
- 2. In the window that appears, you will see all the folders for which the indexing service works. If you want to exclude any folder from the search (for example, you know that one of the sections of your hard drive used for Reserve copy, then, in principle, it can be removed from this list), click the “Change” button.
And uncheck the box next to the folder that you want to remove from the search engine. Next, click the “OK” button.
- 3. Next, click on the “Advanced” button. In the window that opens, on the “Indexing Options” tab, uncheck all two boxes. In 99% of cases we do not need these functions, and therefore there is no need for additional load on the indexing service.
- 4. If you want to transfer the index base from system partition hard disk to another partition in order to free up free space on the disk, then for this you need to specify a new folder in the “Index location” section on the same tab.
To successfully change the index database location, be sure to restart the indexing service or simply restart your computer.
- 5. Next, go to the “File Types” tab and edit the list of file types, leaving only the most essential (with which you work). This will significantly reduce the load on the system. By default, the indexing service processes almost all file types in use.
- 6. Finally, decide how the indexing service will process files.
If you select “Index properties only,” the indexer will process only the file name and its metadata (size, type, creation date).
If you select the “Index properties and contents of files” option, the document will be completely processed, including its contents. This will take longer and require additional system resources, but will increase the likelihood of search accuracy.
The choice is yours, my dear Reader.
- Next, click “OK” and “Close”.
Today we looked at the capabilities of the Window 7 search service and how to configure it. In the next article I will share with you another interesting tool (though from a third-party developer), which allows you to search adapted to the Russian-speaking population, taking into account declensions and cases.
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Search in windows 7. Part 1 - operating principle, setup, new features
When switching from Windows Vista, search in Windows 7 only becomes more convenient and does not contain any special surprises. This can't be said about many people. windows users XP, just discovering everyday work in the system with such a convenient tool as instant search. Searching in Windows 7 is really very simple. But, as in any search, the goal is to find what you need, and sometimes difficulties arise with this. With this article I begin a story about how search works in Windows 7, how to configure it, how to search, and most importantly, how to find.
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How search works
You've most likely heard about an index - a set of files that contain various information about files and documents stored on disk. When you use search, it is the index files that allow you to quickly display results. The index includes various file properties, and this is not just the path, name or size. For example, all tags of MP3 files are indexed - from the author to the bit rate. For office documents, data is indexed, which can be seen in the file properties on the Details tab, document contents, and so on. If this search is new to you, I recommend reading a couple of help articles to get some background information on searching. Minimize all windows, press F1 and in the Search field in the help, enter... Search.
Indexing happens constantly - if you add, delete or change a file in a folder, it will immediately be reflected in the index.
The screenshot shows the locations that are indexed by default. Therefore, if you store your documents somewhere in F:\Documents, they will not be included in the index and will not be found by a quick search - they must be added to the index separately. Setting up the search will be discussed below.
Search and indexing settings
Honestly, standard settings searches are quite successful, and most users do not need to change anything in them, especially if documents and files are stored in standard folders. To configure settings, open the Start menu and type search options into the search box.
So casually we used one of the opportunities windows search 7 – quick access to control panel elements from the Start menu.
Change search options for files and folders
I will not duplicate the parameters that are clearly visible in the screenshot.
Please note the following points:
- By default, search within a folder searches all subfolders
- in non-indexed locations, only file names are searched and compressed files are ignored
- you can use language search, i.e. make up search queries in a more fluent language - for example, last week's video (there will be a lot of unexpected results mixed in here, especially in localized versions)
Indexing options and Windows Search services
Here you can configure many more settings. To add folders to the index, click Edit.
windows folders and Program Files are not accidentally excluded from the search - they will greatly increase the size of the index, and will be of little practical use. Programs can already be found by searching in the Start menu - after all, the main menu is indexed by default.
By clicking Advanced, you have access to two groups of settings:
- indexing technical parameters
- indexing options for file types
In the first of them, you can add encrypted files to the index, rebuild the index (which may be necessary in case of problems) and set a new location for it.
For file type (extension) you can:
- include or exclude it from the index
- determine whether only properties or content will be indexed
- add new extension
For example, if your instant messaging client suddenly saves history in text files with a LOG extension, or you just need to analyze logs, their contents will not be indexed by default. But you can easily customize the search - just type log on your keyboard to move through the list of extensions and enable content search.
How to search
When starting a search, it is advisable to immediately imagine whether the search object is included in the index. As I said above, the index covers the user's profile - libraries, files, etc. Here you can find the files you need relatively easily.
But if you open the main search window and expect to find something in the Program Files or Windows folder, you may generally get the impression that “the search finds nothing” - after all, only results from the index are displayed. We'll talk about searching in non-indexed places later, but now we'll look at general search methods in Windows 7. You can search:
- from the Start menu
- in the main search window
- in libraries
- in other Explorer windows – folders, “Open” and “Save As” dialogs
Search in the Start menu
When you search from the Start menu, the search results show not only files and documents, but also programs and Control Panel items. Now you can safely give up the habit of the Windows XP era - carefully sorting applications in the Programs menu. It is enough to enter the first few letters of the program name to find it. This is much more convenient, especially if you have many programs installed.
Advice. If you use portable applications, simply add their shortcuts to the %appdata%\Microsoft\windows\Start Menu\Programs folder (you can create a subfolder for them). In search results they will be displayed in the Programs group.
In Windows 7, search results in the Start menu are very conveniently grouped, and the number of results in each group is immediately visible - this point has improved compared to Windows Vista. As you can see in the screenshot, search by word word finds not only applications Microsoft Word and WordPad, but also offers results in other groups.
The Start menu displays multiple results for each group, and clicking on the group name opens a search box with all the search results for the group.
Searching in the Start menu is good when you have an idea of the file name or its contents - the first 5 - 10 results are visible immediately, and you don’t have to look far. In addition, the Start menu is indispensable for quickly accessing programs and Control Panel items using search.
Main search window
An empty search window can be opened by pressing the WIN + F key combination. It, in my opinion, has somewhat lost its meaning, since it no longer contains advanced file search capabilities. Searching in Explorer windows practically forces it out of the system. It seems to me that links to help on using search or a link to this article could brighten up its dull appearance.
However, the main search window still carries a payload. It opens with search results if you type a query in the Start menu and click the name of the search result group, or click See more results directly above the search field.
Libraries
Now I will explain why I separated the search in libraries and other Explorer windows. Notice how library search results are displayed. They correspond to the type of files in it and are very well perceived visually. For example, for music files, the album cover, large song name, size are displayed, and there are also “musical” options for organizing the results. This is a property of all libraries, which confirms the thesis - windows capabilities 7 are best used together. In this case, it is searching in libraries, which has other advantages.
This is what a simple search in the Music library will suggest.
While in File Explorer, you can organize your search results by available file properties. Default display order - Best results, but e.g. music files you can organize by album or genre. This feature is available along with the traditional Explorer tools of sorting and grouping (although the latter may be new to migrants with Windows XP).
In this case, the results will display several tracks from each album. You can view all the songs on an album, and then “fold” it if the one you need is not there.
If you haven't found required file in the current folder, you can repeat the search:
- In libraries, both standard and those created by you.
- All over the computer. The search is carried out in all folders on the computer, including non-indexed places, which can take a relatively long time. This is how you can search for files not included in the index if their location is unknown. Additionally, searching your computer allows you to find shadow copies deleted files, unless you have disabled system protection, of course.
- In other locations. This method, which also allows you to find non-indexed files, may be faster than searching your entire computer. Once you know the approximate location of a file, you can select multiple folders at once. In addition, you can include network resources in the search range.
- In the Internet. The search is performed using your default browser. WITH Internet Explorer works flawlessly, but with others... well, try it yourself.
Other Explorer windows
In folders and libraries, the search field is the same as in the main window. But we must not forget that the same opportunity is available in the “Open” and “Save As” windows, which are used even by those who prefer alternative file managers.
It is more convenient to search in folders when you know the approximate location of the file or document - in this case you will not get lost in the results. In addition, this method is useful when it is known for sure that the file is not included in the index. Finally, in the Open and Save As windows, you can quickly filter the contents of a folder using search.
I'm sure you've already tried it simple queries search and, perhaps, they are completely satisfied with you. However, sooner or later you will need to find the file, and a simple query will not help. Next, I'll tell you how to use the advanced search capabilities of Windows 7 to find the files you need.
New advanced search features in Windows 7
To master search, of course, you need to practice using its capabilities. In articles about searching for Windows 7, I will give a number of examples that you can easily reproduce in your own home.
If you are upgrading from Windows XP, absolutely everything will be new for you in your search for Windows 7. Compared to Windows Vista, Windows 7 looks:
- search filters have changed
- added hints
Search filters
When you roughly know the name of the file or the topic of the document, finding the desired file is usually not difficult - you just enter a partial or full request to the Start menu search. But this information is not always stored in random access memory brain, and simply often need to set special search conditions - size, date of modification or author of the file. Windows XP had a search assistant, and windows Vista had filters.
At first glance, there is nothing that stands out visually in Windows 7. In fact, filters are still there - they just become visible when you place your cursor in the search field.
Advice. To see more filters in the main search window and libraries, expand the search field - position the cursor on the separator between the field and the address bar and drag to the left.
In the screenshot you see a standard set of filters in the main search window.
Hints
Your search queries are remembered if they were entered:
- to the search window
- in explorer folder or library
- in the Start menu (assuming you navigated to results and didn't just open the file)
These prompts annoy some users, and they tend to turn them off immediately. And, in my opinion, they are doing it in vain. The tips remember not only the search queries as such, but also the search filters that you specified - for example, the size or date of modification of the file. Tooltips are very convenient if you want to use the full power of Windows 7 search. The old condition can be easily changed to suit the current query, and this is faster than entering it again. And you can always delete an unnecessary hint - just select it (with the mouse or cursor) and press Delete on the keyboard.
As I said above, the new features of Windows 7 are best used together. The connection between search and libraries is not only in the display of results, but also in the formation of search conditions. In the next part of the article I will look at:
- using filters to search libraries and mail
- search in Internet Explorer 8
- search in non-indexed places
- search operators
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Setting up search in Windows 7
Windows search has settings, but in most cases there is no need to change them. But if suddenly you want to change something, then to do this you need to select the Arrange drop-down menu in the Explorer program toolbar, from which you need to select Folder and Search Options. We are already familiar with this window, since we used it to configure the Explorer program. Let's go to the third tab Search (Fig. 196). All settings are here:
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| Rice. 196. Search settings |
Homework:
- Create text file, write an arbitrary phrase in it and save it under any name. Now try to find the file through the Start menu and then through the Explorer program. Search by both file name and content. If you do not see search results, then refer to the 3rd task.
- Find all files on your computer that are larger than 600 MB. Most likely, these will be videos and setup files programs.
- Check your operating system's indexing settings. It is possible that you will not be able to complete the first two tasks if for some reason the logical drives of your computer are not added to the index. Add them and search again.
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Search in Windows 7 by content
In order to find any object on your computer, just enter the name of the file or folder you need in the Start menu. The computer will search for all files containing this name in whole or in part. But this is not always enough to find all the necessary information on your computer. There are times when you need to find document(s) with certain words in the text, for example: “free computer courses”, but by default in Windows 7 this function is disabled.
Setting up file search in Windows 7
To do this, open “Computer”, click on the “Arrange” button on the left and select “Folder and Search Options”.
After such a small setup, the search will work by file names, as well as by its contents.
Finding files in Windows 7 in practice [check]
Let's check if everything works correctly. To do this, open “Computer”, enter in the search field the word that you need to find in the files. For example, I chose the word “quality”. When you enter a word or phrase, the search will begin automatically (no need to click anything).
After the search completes the task on this word, files containing the word “quality” will appear below. You should also know that after searching necessary information, you need to change the default settings (which were). This is due to the fact that the search will take much longer, since it searches not only the file name, but also its contents.
To quickly search in Windows 7 by content, it is best to go to the folder where your file may be located and search from there.
In order to find any object on your computer, just enter the name of the file or folder you need in the Start menu. The computer will search for all files containing this name in whole or in part. But this is not always enough to find all the necessary information on your computer. There are times when you need to find document(s) with certain words in the text, for example: “free computer courses”, but by default in Windows 7 this function is disabled.
Setting up file search in Windows 7
To do this, open “Computer”, click on the “Arrange” button on the left and select “Folder and Search Options”.
After such a small setup, the search will work by file names, as well as by its contents.
Finding files in Windows 7 in practice [check]
Let's check if everything works correctly. To do this, open “Computer”, enter in the search field the word that you need to find in the files. For example, I chose the word “quality”. When you enter a word or phrase, the search will begin automatically (no need to click anything).
After the search completes the task on this word, files containing the word “quality” will appear below. You should also know that after searching for the information you need, you need to change the default settings (which were). This is due to the fact that the search will take much longer, since it searches not only the file name, but also its contents.
To quickly search by content in Windows 7, it is best to go to the folder where your file may be located and search from there.
The Windows 7 operating system has many different features and utilities that make life much easier for the user. Sometimes, the user accumulates a huge amount of information, folders and files on his computer, which are not systematically located on the computer and make them difficult to find. Then finding the desired file or folder becomes difficult, and sometimes impossible, without special Windows 7 operating systems. Then the file and folder search system in Windows 7 comes to the rescue.
Let's take a closer look at everything possible ways locating a file or folder in Windows 7.
How to find a folder or file in Windows 7
There are three simple ways find the desired folder with files or the files themselves among a lot of other information in operating system Windows 7:
- Using the search field in the Start menu;
- Using the search field in a folder or library;
- Or using advanced search beyond folders and libraries.
Let's look at each method in more detail.
Search box in the Start menu
The easiest way to find folders or files on your computer is to use the search box in the Start menu. To do this, just open “Start” and write any name in the search field, which is located at the bottom next to the computer shutdown button. After this, the Start menu is transformed into a list possible options files and folders with the same name.
Moreover, with such a search, a list will be displayed not only of files and folders with the same name, but also files where this word may be mentioned in one form or another inside the file or its properties. In addition, please note that only those files that have been indexed are displayed in the list. However, most files are indexed automatically.
Search field in a folder or library
You can also search for files locally if they are stored in a specific folder or library. For this:
This search returns results even for part of a word. The search is carried out by name, internal text of the file and file properties. The library searches all folders within a particular library. It is not necessary to enter the full name. Just enter the part and find the file you need. Also, when displaying a search result, words will be highlighted in color for user convenience.
Among other things, you can enter several keywords, which will narrow the search area very significantly.
Advanced Search
If a folder or file cannot be found using search in specific folders and libraries, you can expand the search area. For this.
