How to Find a File in XP
Microsoft Windows XP includes a utility called Search Companion to assist in finding files on local or network drives. Search Companion performs the basic function of finding a file based on name, as well as advanced searches based on date, size and text within the target file. It utilizes the optional Indexing Service to speed up searches. This service builds catalogs of file information in the background. It can be disabled to conserve system resources.
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Instructions
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Click the "Start" button and then "Search."
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Click "All files and folders" on the left side.
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Type a full or partial target file name in the first dialog box, or text from within the target file in the second dialog box.
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Select the drive to be searched from the "Look In" drop-down box.
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Click "When was it modified?" to expand and select date options, such as modified within the last week or a specific range of dates.
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Click "What size is it?" to expand and select options related to the size of the target file.
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Click "More advanced options" to expand and select options such as searching within subfolders, the type of file and case-sensitive searches.
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Click the "Search" button to look for the file.
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Tips & Warnings
A specific folder can be specified by clicking the "Browse" option at the bottom of the "Look In" drop-down list. The indexing service can be disabled by clicking the "Change Preferences" option, clicking "Without Indexing Service" and selecting "No, do not enable Indexing Service."
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