Search Command in Win 7`


  1. bigmck
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    Search Command in Win 7`


    In XP you could hit the Start key and there was a "Search for File" were you could input a file name and it would find where the file was. Anything like that in Win 7?
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  3. MDR
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    hit start button
    the blank space before all programs is the search bar. the magnifying glass button is the search button
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  4. richc46
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    bigmck said:
    In XP you could hit the Start key and there was a "Search for File" were you could input a file name and it would find where the file was. Anything like that in Win 7?
    The above poster is correct. I think that you will find this search even better than XP. It is able to find a file or folder that contains your search words. It gives you recommendations as you are typing. Bottom line, I think its much better than XP. I am glad that you asked, so now you can enjoy this great feature.
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  6. bigmck
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    bigmck said:
    In XP you could hit the Start key and there was a "Search for File" were you could input a file name and it would find where the file was. Anything like that in Win 7?

    Thanks guys. Glad you stayed up late tonight.
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