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Find Files (Windows)

Updated: 1/22/2009
Article ID: 382

Use the Windows Search or Find command to search for an item on your computer.

 

Note: To see what you're looking for, you might need to be able to view hidden files and folders.

 

 

 

Select your Windows system, and then follow the steps:

Windows Vista

Follow these steps:

  1. Select Start, and then select Search.
  2. In the Search box, type the name of your item. The search results appear in the right pane as you type.

Note: For more detail about Windows Vista search options, refer to the Microsoft Support site.

 

 

Windows XP

Follow these steps:

  1. Select Start, and then select Search.
  2. Select All files and folders.
  3. Type the name of your item in the All or part of the file name field.
  4. At the Look in field, select the drive or folder to search. (To search your entire computer, select My Computer.)
  5. Select Search. The search results appear in the right pane.

Windows 2000/Me

Follow these steps:

  1. Select Start, then select Search, and then select For Files or Folders.
  2. In the left pane, type the name of your item in the Search for files or folders named field.
  3. At the Look in field, select the drive or folder to search. (To search your entire computer, select My Computer.)
  4. Select Search Now. The search results appear in the right pane.


 

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