Search Command in Win 7`

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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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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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dell latitude e6400
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windows 7 64bit
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p8600
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dell
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2x2gb samsung hynix ddr2 800
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intel g4500 chipset
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seagate 7200 rpm 500gb
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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Dell XPS 420
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Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
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Dell
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ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
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Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
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Dell SP2009W 20"
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Fan
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Dell USB Keyboard
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Dell Premium Optical USB
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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.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i3-2120 3.30Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Socket H2 ATX
Memory
Kingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhz
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD6670
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy SE 24-Bit
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VE228
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB Sata 3 SSD ==
Kingston SH103/S3 120 G Hyper X 120 GB SSD ==
Western Digital 500 GB Caviar Green 7200 RPM ==
PSU
Corsair CX600M == 600 Watt
Case
NZXT Apollo - Silver with Clear Side Panel
Cooling
Three 120 mm Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Natural 4000
Mouse
Microsoft Custom Optical 3000
Internet Speed
AT&T Fiber Optic Wireless Network
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
120 mm Blue LED Fan -- Three Blue LED Lazer Light Sticks
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