In this article, you will learn more about the recovery of Windows file searches, and if you read the material, you will be able to find files lost in folders about which you know the critical information.
It doesn’t matter if you guess what you’ll see in this material about advanced search for Windows. The skin of your computer periodically uses the same form of the standard Windows “puzzer”, but not everything is known about the fact that with this puzzer you can use it much more productively and at the cost of a difficult tool that you might get rid of at first glance.
Options and parameters that expand the search possibilities
Regardless of those that have the word “expanding” in the title, these options themselves will help us put additional filters that appear on our search query for files and folders in Windows and actually sound a number of existing files, about us just for the hell of it.
* - means the sequence of any symbols, then. all symbols.
? - Whatever one symbol
~<" something" - Search for the name (Name of the file, the author, wondering where to put it) may begin with what is in your paws. At the butt there is a sound like the cob something.
~>" something" - Look for the name, as it may end up with those in the paws.
=" Course work" - I’ll look for the exact answer to what’s on my paws.
~=" Well" - Search for a name to find the exact set of characters like the one on the paws. Tobto. behind the scenes Filename:~="course" the files will be more than just a word Well, Ale and just place this sequence of signs (Kursovoi, Kursach).
~!" Well" - Search for files, so as not to take revenge on what’s in your paws. Tobto. I will put this parameter next to the previous one.
<> - means “ni”, “ni”. Tobto. ask for de bude view:<>baby , joke everything around the pictures.
() - The bows serve to strengthen and clarify the combination group of operators.
"" - The paws serve to accurately determine the order of symbols in the middle of the paws. Through the center of the paws, operators do not work at all, like filters.
ABO- Operator ABO. For example, ask File name: up toUrsova ABO robot If the files are searched, the words will be sharpened or coursework or else robot Well, or y those y those. The English version has OR.
І- Operator І. For example, ask File name: up to Ursova I robot There will be files, there are insulting words, and there is no difference in which places the stink is removed and unnecessarily ordered one by one. The English version has AND.
NOT- Operator NOT. For example, ask File name: course NOT robot shukatime file de є word coursework but there are no words robot. The English version has NOT.
Let's look at a number of trusts for vikoristan operators:
size:10MB I- Find Ivan’s 10 megabyte files, which were changed after 2009.
File name: (*156*) Type I: (PNG or JPEG) - Find the files whose name is 156 and whose extension will be PNG or JPEG.
Now there are options for what to filter.
Below we outline which filtering options you can use when searching for files and folders.
File name:- I have a file that I'm wondering about. Analogue on English Windows - filename.
type: Indicates what type of file is being searched at the moment. You can take the file extension as the value (For example, type: PNG), and their logical meaning (For example: type: music or else type: baby ). Analogue on English Windows - type.
view:- Same thing type:. Analogue on English Windows - kind :
change date:- Indicates if the files have been changed. You can enter exact values, ranges, and also historical values (long ago, yesterday, etc.). Analogue on English Windows - datemodified.
date: 05/25/2010
data: >2009
date: 21.01.2001 .. 05.01.2014 (Obov'yazkovo two points in the range)
construction date:- Indicate if the file contains creations. The value arises the same as in change date. Anglomovny analogue datecreated.
size:- Indicates the size of the files that are being searched. You can take as exact values up to tens of numbers, and a range of sizes. As a unit of data, KB, MB, GB act. Anglomovny parameter size:.
size:<=7Мб >1.5MB - files larger than 1.5 megabytes, or smaller or larger than 7.
attributes:- Instructs the additional mask to search for tags. The parameter is infrequently vikorized through those rarely vikorized tags.
Vlasnik:- Search for the files of the sung ruler.
Vikonavets:- The expression of this attribute is relevant to the hour of listening to the music of one or another Viconavian.
Combination of filtering options
You can search through a number of different options when searching for more information, thereby shortening the list of found files, increasing their relevance. For multiple sound filters, place a space between them; in fact, it replaces the AND operator.
Respect! Operators I, ABO NOT are not highlighted in blue in the search row. If your eyes are lit up, it means you have forgotten either your paws or your arms or else. Please note that filters cannot work with regular operators. For example, I can’t buti type:(BMP І PNG), fragments of any file may be of more than one type.
For example, you can ask Vikorist:
size:5KB..20 KB type:picture file name:~<"m" *little* датаизменения:01.03.2014 .. 31.03.2014
Denmark zap We are looking for images ranging in size from 5 to 20 kilobytes per file size, which starts from the letter m and in which the word is sharpened little. In this case, the file is to blame for the changes in Bereznya 2014.
As you yourself are aware of such possibilities, you can easily search for files from many years ago, keeping in mind any rumors about it.
A bunch of templates
In order for you to better understand everything and be able to try Windows search extensions on your own, we decided to create a number of advanced search templates that are most often abused, and which can often come in handy.
How can I find out all my dad’s files?
Some people want to protect how many files they have, and they have food in front of them, how to earn it. Looking for more Windows help? What else should we introduce? Introduced take the cob from regular expressions and those who know a little, but have already guessed what character you need to enter in the search field.
In the search field you need to enter: * (Zirochka).
How to find out all files of the same type (Expansion)?
If you want to know only pictures, then you can use filter type:picture, and if you want to know the song extension files, then you can use it or *.jpeg or else type:JPEG.
How can I find out which files were created at the right time?
Why do you need to change the filter? Date:DD/MM/RRRR. More has been written about him. You can also set the filter not by the exact time the file was created, but by the interval. For example, from spring 2011 to 2012. More has been written about the correct setting of a sound search with such a filter.
How can I find out the song size files?
You need to use a filter size: Then specify the required file size in kilobytes, megabytes or gigabytes. You can read more about how you can find the size range and how to correctly indicate the size of the selected files.
We are sure that you will need this material, and if you have anything else to add, please write in the comments.
Windows 7 searches for the implementation system on a very good level and efficiently configures its function. Through proper indexing of folders and files on your PC, the search for necessary data is completed in a few seconds. However, in the course of this service, there may be no delays.
In case of malfunctions, the koristuvach should apply a similar remedy:
"It's impossible to find out 'search:query=search query'. Please check if it is correct and try again"
Let's look at the methods of solving this problem.
Method 1: Checking the service
We first need to check whether the service is enabled "Windows Search".
Method 2: Folder options
The program may be terminated due to incorrect parameters and searches in folders.
Method 3: Indexing parameters
To search for files and folders as quickly as possible, Windows 7 uses a search index. Changing the parameters of this parameter can lead to troubleshooting.
Method 4: Powerful taskbar
This method is suitable for a proven client. Windows 7 starts with the necessary drivers and a small number of programs that are automatically installed.
After concluding these actions, we conclude the points described in the methods presented above.
To renew the vitality of the system, the following actions are included:
Method 6: new cloud record
This is such a possibility that your current profile is “zips”. No one has seen any files that are important for the system. Create a new profile and try searching quickly.
The Windows 7 operating system comes without a variety of features and utilities that will really make your life easier. Sometimes, the user accumulates on his computer a large amount of information, folders and files that are unsystematically stored on the computer and complicate their search. To find the required file or folder becomes difficult and sometimes impossible without special Windows 7 OS. Then the system for searching files and folders in Windows 7 can help.
Let's take a look at all the possible ways to find a file or folder in Windows 7.
How to find a folder or file in Windows 7
There are three easy ways to find the required folder with files or the files themselves among other information in the Windows 7 operating system:
- For additional fields, look in the Start menu;
- For help in the field, ask your dad or librarian;
- Or for additional help, I’ll search behind the boundaries of folders and libraries.
Let's look at the skin from the methods of the report.
Search field in the Start menu
The easiest way to find folders or files on your computer is to use the Search field in the Start menu. For this purpose, it is enough to open “Start” and write a joke in the field, which is located below the computer button, whatever it is called. After this, the Start menu transforms into a list of possible options for files and folders with the same name.
Moreover, with such a search, a list of not only files and folders with the same name is displayed, but also files, where this word can be recognized in the same way in the middle of the file or in its authorities. In addition, keep track of the fact that only those files that have been indexed are displayed in the list. However, most files are indexed automatically.
I'll check with my dad or librarian
You can download files locally, as they are saved by a specific folder or library. For whom:
This search shows results in just words. Search for the name, internal text of the file and the authorities of the file. The library searches all folders in the middle of a particular library. It is not necessary to introduce the name again. All you need to do is enter the part and find the required file. Also, when the search result is displayed, the words will be highlighted with a color to indicate the handiness of the speaker.
In addition, you can enter a number of keywords to identify the area you are searching for.
Search for extensions
If a folder or file cannot be searched for in specific folders and libraries, you can expand the search area. For whom?
After expanding the file extension, for example, ".zip", you will no longer need to enter it in the "Search" field and press Enter. Search on your computer and you will immediately see a list of files from these extensions. From them we already collect what is needed.
Rules for searching for files on your computer
How many koristuvachs can be blocked - video files can be expanded, what can be done for a joke in such a situation? One of our clients once watched a special film and asked for advice on its nutrition.
We were surprised that on Koristuvach’s computer all the films were in the “.avi” format. It would be nice to just introduce an extension to searches, and everything would work out immediately. But not everything turned out to be not so simple; it was not so easy to find the file on the computer. This was praised for the decision to search for the required file after duty.
The volume of all client video files is approximately 1.45 GB. Therefore, it would be entirely reasonable to assume that a similar procedure would apply to the lost file. So, you need to run a simple procedure System.Size:>1000MB to find files in your computer's memory with a volume of over 1 GB.
The results of the search revealed a list of 20 video files, among them it was possible to find a file without any extension. Already, just by the title, you could guess – this is a very famous film. You no longer need to add the extension “.avi” to the file - and you can once again enjoy watching the video. Later it became clear that our client was simply being fired upon by friends who had removed the extension.
How to find saved files in Windows
However, Windows assigns the “Accessed” attribute to certain files as a result of virus attacks or system failures. You won’t be able to access all the files and you won’t be able to find them through “Search”, because there is no check mark next to the item “Show saved files and folders”. I want nothing to happen to the files themselves.
To make the saved files visible, open the “Control Panel” and then go to the “Folder Options” - “View” items. Opposite the item “Show saved files and folders”, check the box and press OK. After this period of use, the file is immediately placed on the desktop. Or you will be able to recognize this joke by its expanded name, as we already looked at before.
Search for files behind their location
For example, when using text documents from Microsoft Office Word, Notepad, OpenOffice and other programs. When working with text, all one part of the replacement is stored in the memory of the reader. So, in search of a piece of text, we press Enter and find the required document.
I want to keep in mind that on an old and modern computer the search process can take a very long time. Upgrading a PC - the axis you can take care of before you see the result.
Total Commander for manually searching for necessary files
A popular and handy file manager that helps you quickly search for files on your computer using the same settings - extension, name, change. To do this, you need to set a search location in the program (for example, C:), then go to “Command” and “Search for files” (or press the hotkey combination Alt+F7).
Often, computer users need to know the same file on their computer. If you have forgotten where the required location is located, the search procedure can take several hours and may not be successful. Let's be clear, on a PC with Windows 7 you can easily find data on it.
You can perform searches on computers running Windows 7 either by using other programs or by using the tools provided by the operating system. Below we will look at specific ways to implement the assigned task.
Method 1: Search My Files
Let’s begin with a description of the methods used to transfer third-party software to third-party software. One of the most popular programs for searching on a computer is Search My Files. The translation of the Russian language itself is called to speak about the significance of the software product. The good news is that it does not require installation on a PC, and everything can be downloaded, using a portable version.
- Launch Search My Files. On the left side of the window, check the directory of your hard drive to find the file. If you probably don’t remember where the object is to blame, then in what type should you put the icon in the item? "Computer". After this, all directories will be designated in proportions. In addition, a number of additional minds can be asked for the fruits of this window. Then press the button "Search".
- The procedure for scanning the selected directory is displayed. When a tab opens in the program window "Progress", which displays report information about the dynamics of the operation:
- Scanning area;
- The hour has passed;
- Number of analyzed objects;
- The number of scanned directories is the same.
The longer the program scans the directory, the more time the procedure will take. If you are looking for a file on every computer, then get ready for a painful awakening.
- After scanning is completed, the button will become active "Show Results" (“Review the results”). Press on it.
- It will be automatically opened again at the end. This results in the names of the identified objects that correspond to the given scan. From among these results, you need to find the required file. You can earn money by using a large set of filters and sorting. The selection can be carried out based on the following criteria:
- Name of the object;
- Rozshirennya;
- Rosmir;
- Formation date.
- For example, as you know, if you would like to name a part of the file, enter it in the field above the column "FileName Long". After this, the list will be deprived of those objects, until the warehouse names of which entries are included in the list.
- Behind the scenes, you can hear an even larger range of sounds by filtering by one of the other fields. For example, if you know the format of the object you are looking for, you can enter it in the field above the column "File Extension". Thus, the list will be deprived of elements that can be added to the name of the entry in the field of expressions that correspond to the specified format.
- In addition, you can sort all the results from the list by field. Once you have identified the object that is being searched, in order to launch it, just double-click on the designated one with the left mouse button ( LMB).
Method 2: Effective File Search
A powerful program that can search files on computers running Windows 7 is Effective File Search. It is clearly simpler than the previous analogue, and it is precisely with its simplicity that it captivates wealthy investors.
- Activate Effective File Search. In the field "Im'ya" enter a name or part of the name of the object you are searching for.
If you don't remember the names of the parts, you can search for expansion. For whom enter the star sign ( * ), and then after the dot indicate the extension itself. For example, for files in DOC format, the introductions may look like this:
If you don’t remember the exact extension of the file, then in the field "Im'ya" You can transfer a number of formats through a pass.
- Clicking across the field "Folder", you can select which partition of the computer you want to search for. If this operation needs to be disabled on every PC, then select the option "Local hard disks".
If the search area is larger and you know a specific directory, then search for an object, then you can also set it. To do this, click on the button on which the checkmark is displayed, right-handed in the field "Folder".
- The tool opens "Looking at the Folders". See the directory where the file is being downloaded. In this case, the object is necessarily at fault at its root, and may also arise from the father’s investments. Emboss "OK".
- Like Bachimo, I walked to the selected catalog, appearing near the field "Folder". Now you need to add it to the field "Folders", which is known lower. Why press the button? "Added.".
- Way to add. If you need to search for an object in other directories, then repeat the above-described procedure again, adding as many directories as you need.
- After that, as near the field "Folders" The addresses of all necessary directories are displayed, press the button "Poshuk".
- The program searches for objects in designated directories. During this procedure, a list of names of elements that correspond to the given minds is displayed at the bottom of the window.
- Click on the names of stovpts "Im'ya", "Folder", "Rozmir", "Date of"і "Type" You can sort the results based on the indicated indicators. For example, if you know the format of the desired file, then by sorting all the names into a script, it will be easier for you to find the single required option. Once you have found the required element, to open it, click on the new item LMB.
In addition, with the help of Effective File Search, you can search not only for the name of the object, but also for the text file, but also for the text located in the middle.
Method 3: Search through the Start menu
In order to search for files without having to install third-party programs, you can use the included Windows 7 toolkit. We'll see how it works in practice.
In Windows 7, retailers implemented a quick search function. What this means is that the system indexes the individual areas on the hard drive and forms a kind of file cabinet. It was decided that the search for the searched extraction should be carried out not directly according to the files, but according to the data of the card file, which significantly saves an hour of the identification procedure. Otherwise, such a catalog will require additional space on the hard drive. And the larger the size of the indexed disk space, the greater the cost. In connection with this, most often the index is entered into the index instead of folders on the PC, except for the most important directories. Ale koristuvach can change the indexing adjustment.
However, there are such situations when the search results show no object, although you understand that it is guilty of uninstalling on the hard drive of the computer. Most of all, this situation is due to the fact that the directory where this file is located is simply not added to the index, which has already happened. For this option, you need to add the required drive or folder to the list of areas to be indexed.
Now all designated areas of the hard drive are indexed.
Method 4: Search through "Explorer"
You can also search for objects using additional tools in Windows 7 directly in "To the Explorer".
Apparently, in Windows 7 there are many ways to find a file both by name and by name. Some business owners value their use of third-party programs as soon as possible, as they are important for their use in the operating system for the same purposes. The power of Windows 7 is no less powerful in the field of searching for objects on the hard drive of a PC, which is reflected in the large number of filters for selecting results and functions for almost instantaneous viewing of the result. , and all indexing technologies.