Compaq Notebook PC manual File Searches, Searching for Files or Folders

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File Searches

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From the Date tab in Find File or Folders, you can provide a time frame in which the file was created or modified to help search for and find a file

or folder.

From the Advanced tab, you can specify the type or size of document to search for.

Searching for Files or Folders

In Windows you can search for files or folders by entering a complete or partial name, the date the file was created, or the file type or size.

To search for a file or folder, complete the following steps:

1.From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button.

2.Point to Search and select For File or Folders.

3.In the Search for files or folders named box, type the name of the file or folder, or as much of it as you can remember.

4.Specify the drive, then click the Search Now button.

5.Click the check box next to Include subfolders.

6.Click Find Now. Your Notebook will search the drive and subfolders you selected and display a list of files or folders that match the search options you specified.

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Contents Page Page Contents Index Operating System Windows Desktop Customizing the Windows DesktopArranging Icons Selecting a BackgroundAdding a Screen Saver Windows Help Finding HelpFile Searches Searching for Files or FoldersCreating New Folders FoldersDeleting Files and Folders Shortcuts Creating ShortcutsInternet Zone Buttons Reprogramming the Internet Zone ButtonsWindows Accessories Using Windows AccessoriesWindows 2000 Operating System Manual Windows 2000 Operating System Manual System Recovery CD Adding or Removing Hardware Adding/Removing Windows ComponentsAdding or Removing Programs Change or Remove Programs Add New Programs Using a Diskette or a CD Modem Settings Country Selection for the Compaq 56KAudio Indication During Modem Dial-up Zoom Video Audio available on select models Power Management Changing Power Management SettingChanging the Power Switch Settings Changing the Low-Battery Settings Windows 2000 Operating System Manual Changing the Critical-Battery Setting Windows 2000 Operating System Manual Understanding Network Connection Problems Network Connection for Internal Ethernet HardwareCreating a Hardware Profile Windows Select Profile 1 Current and click CopyConfiguring the No Ethernet Profile Windows 2000 Operating System Manual Testing the No Ethernet Profile Deleting a Hardware Profile Windows System Recovery CD Using the QuickRestore CDWindows 2000 Operating System Manual Index Icons 1-1 Windows 2000 Operating System Manual INDEX-3 INDEX-4