Finding files


  1. Posts : 47
    Windows XP
       #1

    Finding files


    I'd appreciate a little help with a problem I'm having in finding files. I suspect it might have to do with Libraries which I don't fully understand.

    If I go to C:\music I can see any number of music files located there. But when using another program and their option to "browse", when I go to the same folder I see none of the music files. Kinda like a magic act!

    Could anyone point me in the right directions?

    Thanks. Jim
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  2. Posts : 4,751
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
       #2

    Lykele said:
    I'd appreciate a little help with a problem I'm having in finding files. I suspect it might have to do with Libraries which I don't fully understand.

    If I go to C:\music I can see any number of music files located there. But when using another program and their option to "browse", when I go to the same folder I see none of the music files. Kinda like a magic act!

    Could anyone point me in the right directions?

    Thanks. Jim
    If you click "Start", "Computer", there is a "Search" window in the right corner. You can put the file name (Blue.mp3) or if you don't know the file name, put *.mp3

    It will bring them up.
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  3. Posts : 1,426
    7 Pro
       #3

    Like the burger said, the *.mp3 is what you want.
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  4. Posts : 173
    Windows 7
       #4

    Lykele said:
    I'd appreciate a little help with a problem I'm having in finding files. I suspect it might have to do with Libraries which I don't fully understand.

    If I go to C:\music I can see any number of music files located there. But when using another program and their option to "browse", when I go to the same folder I see none of the music files. Kinda like a magic act!

    Could anyone point me in the right directions?

    Thanks. Jim

    Hi Jim,

    Good guess on the Libraries issue! Here is a quick video (and links) that may help you find those files! Finding your files - Help & How-to - Microsoft Windows.

    and

    Search in Windows 7

    Cheers,
    Tara
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  5. Posts : 47
    Windows XP
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks for the quick reply. You are correct that the search finds all the mp3 files. But the "browse" option within a program I am using does not see them.

    I think I'll check out that video.

    Jim
      My Computer


 

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