Finding Files

Using Find Files or Folders

This is by far the simplest tool to use in locating files and/or folders on a computer.  In this menu, you can search for files by name, extension, date of creation or files of type.

To use Find Files or Folders

1. From your desktop go to Start | Find | Files or Folders...

2. In the Named box, type in the name of the file and/or folder that you wish to search for.

3. In the Containing text box, type in any text that was in the document that you might recall.

4. In the Look in box, choose which drive you wish to search for the file and/or folder.

Use the browse button if you are searching a network and need a specific computer.

5. Be sure that Include subfolders is checked.  (We want to look everywhere for it).

6. Click on the Find Now button.

7. The program will automatically begin searching the selected drive for the file and/or folder.  All the results will be displayed in the window.

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