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search for word(s) in files within folder

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by muruga, 2019/10/22.

  1. 2019/10/22
    muruga

    muruga Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I have 2 Win 7 computers one allows search for word(s) in files at the lever of the folder containg those files (been able to do so since Win 95] the lenovo laptop does not have feature, how do I activate that little very useful feature
     
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  2. 2019/10/23
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  4. 2019/10/23
    muruga

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    ok I know this and this what I've been using it works one one of my computers HP) but not the laptop Lenove - both with Win 7. this function has been around since Win 95 and it was very clear then. What is wron here & how to fix it. thanks
     
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  5. 2019/10/24
    Steve R Jones

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    Give us more details... Describe "doesn't work."

    Is the search box there for you to type in?
     
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  6. 2019/10/24
    muruga

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  7. 2019/10/24
    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    It sounds like a System File Check might help with your Lenovo laptop.
    (sfc /scannow)
     
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  8. 2019/10/24
    muruga

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    OK did scan (which it did in DOS mode. "Verification phase" 100% then NADA - no report nothing Zip, No results shown, no action taken
     
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