Windows 7 - Search Options - Change or Restore

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How to Change or Restore the Default Windows 7 Search Options

Information

This will show you how to change or restore the default Search Options for the What to search, How to search, and When searching non-indexed locations settings in Windows 7.

Here's How:

1. Open Folder Options, and click on the Search tab. (See screenshot below)

2. To Restore the Default Search Options -
A) Click on the Restore Defaults button, and click on OK.

3. To Change the Search Options -
A) Select or unselect the options for how you want to have your searches done in Windows Explorer.

B) Click on OK when done.

That's it,
Shawn

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**zx81** · 11-06-2009

Thank you Brink!

zx81

Boras · 11-06-2009

Thanks
Just found the solution for my problem and never think of that place to look for.
You are a diligent genius, Brink! +rep

**Brink** · 11-06-2009

You're welcome zx81 and Boras.