Searching

[HT]

When I go into the search box in Windows Explorer and type a word, is Vista
searching all files that have the word in the file name or is it also
searching files that have that word IN the file?

If it is the former, how do I get Vista to search for words that are IN the
file, and not necessarily in the file name?

thanks,
Heather

 

[Dave T.]

When I go into the search box in Windows Explorer and type a word, is Vista
searching all files that have the word in the file name or is it also
searching files that have that word IN the file?

If it is the former, how do I get Vista to search for words that are IN the
file, and not necessarily in the file name?

thanks,
Heather

Heather,

Control Panel > Folder Options > Search Tab. Here you can set preferences.

Dave T.

 

[Bob]

Under Folder Options tick "always search file names and contents".

 

[Bill Yanaire]

Fulk this NG censors, I answered your question but they're so afraid to
admit Vista's search being a piece of you know what, they deleted my post.

Good f-g luck Microsoft.
Unable to accept criticism, lamers.

They should delete your posts. You are a LOSER.

 

[JEWboy]

Fulk this NG censors, I answered your question but they're so afraid to
admit Vista's search being a piece of you know what, they deleted my post.

Good f-g luck Microsoft.
Unable to accept criticism, lamers.

 

[Bill Yanaire]

Fulk this NG censors, I answered your question but they're so afraid to
admit Vista's search being a piece of you know what, they deleted my post.

Good f-g luck Microsoft.
Unable to accept criticism, lamers.

By the way, which country sold you your MSEE? How much are you paying for
your fake PhD?

 

[HT]

Thanks...I'll look into all of that. But is the default that it only searches
the file name?

Heather

 

[Dave T.]

Thanks...I'll look into all of that. But is the default that it only searches
the file name?

Heather

Not exactly, it depends on the view you are searching from. If you open
the folder that contains the file and search from there, it will look at
file contents by default. For example, if you want a file that you know
is in your documents folder, use the search box at the top of that
window and it will by default use contents, tags, file size, dates or
other terms. For an advanced search, press win+F, and near the top right
of the window you can start the advanced search.

http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-5923713.html

This article is a good starting reference.


Dave T.

 

[HT]

Thanks so much for your help!

Not exactly, it depends on the view you are searching from. If you open
the folder that contains the file and search from there, it will look at
file contents by default. For example, if you want a file that you know
is in your documents folder, use the search box at the top of that
window and it will by default use contents, tags, file size, dates or
other terms. For an advanced search, press win+F, and near the top right
of the window you can start the advanced search.

http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-5923713.html

This article is a good starting reference.


Dave T.

 

[Dave T.]

Thanks so much for your help!

You're welcome.

Dave T.