Searching for files and folders


  1. wjb7
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    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
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    Searching for files and folders


    Just got my W7 computer. I am used to XP file search dialog box.

    I looked at the "How to configure and fully utilize Windows 7 Search" on this site.

    I think I am going to have to take a couple of days to figure this out.

    Couple of quick questions:
    1.
    In the search results window, I RMB a file and select "open in new window". the new window address bar does not contain a path. It contains some search info. How do I open in a new window and have the path in the address bar?

    2.
    It appears the search does not limit itself to file names. It is also searching for contents. How do I prevent it from searching contents.

    Thanks, Bill
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  3. FaberTech
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    Windows 7 x64 / Windows Server 2008 / Linux (Redhat & Deb distros) / OS X / More
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    here are some options for search settings

    Search Options - Change or Restore
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  4. FaberTech
    Posts : 365
    Windows 7 x64 / Windows Server 2008 / Linux (Redhat & Deb distros) / OS X / More
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    here is another

    How can I stop the Windows 7 search feature from searching the - Microsoft Answers
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