To search for a specific type of file
When you know the type of file you are looking for, such as a picture file, you can quickly search for all files of that type by using Search Companion.
1. | Click Start, and then click Search. | ||||||||
2. | Click Pictures, music, or video or Documents (word processing, spreadsheet, etc.), depending on the type of file you want to find. Important If you do not see Pictures, music, or video or Documents (word processing, spreadsheet, etc.), you have probably changed your default search behavior.
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3. | Click the appropriate search criteria, type all or part of the name of the file (if you know it), and then click Search. |
Note
| • | If you do not get the results you want, try using additional search criteria to make your search more specific. |
| • | For information about changing the appearance of Search Companion, click Related Topics. |
Search for people in your Address Book
Search for people and groups on the Internet
Searching for files and folders
Search for a computer on the network
Change the appearance of Search Companion
