Using the Find or Search Command

Some versions of Windows have a built-in Find command, while other versions have a built-in Search Command. Both commands function in the same manner, but keep in mind that they do not search the Recycle Bin for files.

To Use the Find or Search Command:

(Note: The specific instructions for this search are for Windows 2000. Instructions may slightly vary for other versions of Windows.)

1. Press the Windows key on the keyboard + F to call the Find or Search command for all versions of Windows. A Find or Search dialog box will appear.

2. To search for a file with a specific name, type in the filename in the Search for files or folders named box.

3. Specify where to search for the file, by making a selection from the Look in pull-down menu.

4. Click the Search Now button to begin the search. Windows will begin the search and display the results.

To Search by Date, Time, or File Size:

1. Click on Search Options >>.

2. Click on the box beside Date, Time, and/or Size. Select the desired specifications from the pull-down menus that appear with the selected option(s).

3. Click the Search Now button to begin the search. Windows will conduct the search and display the results.

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