In Win 7, one clicked on Start and you could then search for any file in your entire computer by entering its name (or part of it's name) in the file search box. In Win 10, you have to ask Cortana who won't locate a file for you. Where has the file search box covering all data files on the computer moved to?
Just type Win key + S and you should see the search box pop up.In Win 7, one clicked on Start and you could then search for any file in your entire computer by entering its name (or part of it's name) in the file search box. In Win 10, you have to ask Cortana who won't locate a file for you. Where has the file search box covering all data files on the computer moved to?
Alternatively, you can right-click on the start button and select search from the menu.
i can still search by clicking start and typing filenames?
what i'm wondering is if there's a way to search from a different drive, not just drive c
I'm trying to search for a folder and file on my computer (Go to your "Star Trek OnlineLiveLocaldata" folder and open Gameprefs.Pref) but when I do the application opens up. What can I do?
Honestly, this system seems much more difficult than Win 7.
File Explorer has a search box too, try that...
Thank you Bree.File Explorer has a search box too, try that...
For those interested: Hit the Windows Icon in the lower left of your screen then click on the File Explorer (looks like sorted files) then click on your PC, then Users, then all subfolders search option or search visibly search if you do not have the correct file/folder name which I had to do).
Yes, File Explorer will search downwards from whatever folder you currently have selected, even 'This PC' if you really have no idea where left your documents.
As Bree posted. If you have multiple dives and you don't know which one a particular file or folder is on just do a search in File Exporer, This PC.Thank you Bree.
For those interested: Hit the Windows Icon in the lower left of your screen then click on the File Explorer (looks like sorted files) then click on your PC, then Users, then all subfolders search option or search visibly search if you do not have the correct file/folder name which I had to do).
