Unable to locate screensaver files

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Hello,I just did a search for my screensavers,as I have done in the past,from start>search>.scr but no screensaver flies show up.I went to C:\Windows\system 32 but no scr or screensaver folders show.When I type in .scr in search I get a few different results,text docs,and when I click on show more results I get a message saying :
Windows cannot find 'Search:query=.scr.Make sure you typed the name correctly then try again.

My screensavers work,it's just the problem of locating them that is the issue.I used to be able to view them all from search results but now the search is not showing them,nor can I manually find them.

Anyone know what my problem is and how to resolve it?

Thank you!
 

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Try using *.scr for your search.
 

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Try using *.scr for your search.

I already tried that with the same error.
I have tried almost all combination of letters and words,no luck!
It's irritating because at one time I could get all .scr files.
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bitAthlon 64 x2 Dual Core 5200+Corsair 2 X 2048 DDR2NVIDIA GEForce 8400 GS
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
CPU
Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core 5200+
Motherboard
Gigabyte M61PME S2P
Memory
Corsair 2 X 2048 DDR2
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NVIDIA GEForce 8400 GS
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1080 x 1024
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WD Caviar Black Sata2 1TB - Internal
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Search for *.scr again. In the window that opens it says no results.
001.PNG
001.PNG

Now click on Custom and put a checkmark in the system32 folder.
002.PNG
002.PNG

Click OK. They should show up now
003.PNG
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit)Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T5500 @ 1.66 GHz2.0GB Dual Channel DDR2 @ 266 MHz 4-4-4-12Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset Family
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite A135S4487
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit)
CPU
Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T5500 @ 1.66 GHz
Motherboard
Intel i945GM Chipset
Memory
2.0GB Dual Channel DDR2 @ 266 MHz 4-4-4-12
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset Family
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor, Samsung 46" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280 x 800, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
100GB Hitachi ATA Device (IDE)
120GB Western Digital USB
250GB External USB
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Comfort Keyboard 5000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000
Internet Speed
DSL
Solved.
I had to use the search box in C:Windows\system 32 and there they were.
They were not showing up in the drop down tree under C>Windows>System 32,but then I did the search and "ah ha!"
Thanks for the help.
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bitAthlon 64 x2 Dual Core 5200+Corsair 2 X 2048 DDR2NVIDIA GEForce 8400 GS
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
CPU
Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core 5200+
Motherboard
Gigabyte M61PME S2P
Memory
Corsair 2 X 2048 DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEForce 8400 GS
Screen Resolution
1080 x 1024
Hard Drives
WD Caviar Black Sata2 1TB - Internal
ITB-External
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