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Resolved How can I search for files & folders in Win10

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by DPI Graphics, 2016/09/12.

  1. 2016/09/12
    DPI Graphics

    DPI Graphics Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I am so frustrated with search app that is provided with win10!
    Can any one tell me how to search or get the old "search for files & folders" that we had in XP?
    with this new one, I can search for a file that I am looking at in the file list & search says it can't find the file.
    HELP!!! PLEASE
    Thank you.
     
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  2. 2016/09/12
    lj50 Lifetime Subscription

    lj50 SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Can you remember any of one of the file names if so, maybe if the file comes up you'll see what the navigational path to that file is and possibly find the rest.
     
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  4. 2016/09/12
    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    In W10 > Right click Start > Search > Documents > headingxxxxxx
     
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  5. 2016/09/13
    PeteC

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    Try Agent Ransack (free version) - far superior to any of the MS searches. I have used the pro version since the days of XP and currently on 10.
     
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  6. 2016/09/14
    DPI Graphics

    DPI Graphics Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thank you guys for your quick responses. I decided to use Agent Ransack & it works very well. Thanks again
     
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