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How to Create a Search Folder in Windows Vista

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Windows Vista offers significantly enhanced search capabilities over Windows XP, including Search Folders that can aggregate automatically updated search results for ease of ongoing maintenance. Any search criteria can be used to create Search Folders, making Windows Vista a robust document management tool in its own right.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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Things You'll Need:

  • Windows Vista
  1. Step 1

    Login into Windows Vista. Make sure to use an account where you want to create a Search Folder.

  2. Step 2

    Decide on your search criteria. Think of a topic about which you need constant updates, as well as future criteria that may be of use due to changes in work and home situations.

  3. Step 3

    Create a search. Click "Start," then type your relevant search terms into the "Search" box. Click on "Search all results."

  4. Step 4

    Evaluate the search. Make any changes to the search results to ensure that you are capturing the required information. Limit your search to different document types by selecting from the "Show Only" toolbar and note that a variety of context-sensitive search options appear upon clicking "Advanced Search." Make any necessary adjustments to fine tune your search results.

  5. Step 5

    Save your search. Once you have optimized your search, click "Save Search." Give the search a name that allows you to identify quickly the search results, then add a Tag that will help you organize the search. Select "Save." Your Search Folder appears under the Searches folder in Windows Explorer for the whomever is logged in and is continuously updated as you add and delete files from your computer.

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