How do I get Winows to search for files in subfolders?


  1. netadict
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    How do I get Winows to search for files in subfolders?


    I need to search for all mp3 files inside a folder that has other folders in it (sub folders)

    so I opened the main folder in my computer and typed in *.mp3 in the search box on the top right of the screen then pressed enter but I got nothing! There are a lot of MP3 files in these sub folders but I'd like windows to find them for me so I can mark all the search results, cut and paste them into one directory. Is that too much to ask?
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  3. Layback Bear
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    Some times after pressing enter you must tick on computer to do a better search.

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  4. netadict
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    Layback Bear, thank you for the reply.

    Turns out to be my silly fault. I was getting no search results because the search service was off ( how embarrassing)
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  6. Layback Bear
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    Also make sure you have indexing turned on. That will speed your searches When Windows knows where things are. Take a read through this Tutorial. Lots of good information.

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  7. netadict
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    thanks again
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