Windows 10: Search for files - how it works

Find files quickly on Windows 10 if you search properly. There are various ways to search for files or apps. You can find out which these are in this practical tip.

Windows 10: Search for files - how it works

• If you don't know where you saved the file you are looking for, let Windows 10 search the entire system right away. So that Windows 10 searches the entire computer, first click with the right mouse button on the start menu icon. Then select the "Search" option, which is located in the lower area of ​​the start menu. Finally, enter the name or at least the beginning of the file name in the search field.
• Alternatively, open the Windows Explorer in the start menu and restrict the search to individual Windows partitions. To do this, first select the appropriate drive under "This PC" in the Explorer on the left. Then enter the name of the missing file in the search field in the upper right area.
• If you suspect the file is in a specific folder, limit the search even more if you call up the folder straight away. Each Windows folder also has a field in the upper right area in which you can enter the search term or at least the first letter of the file you are looking for.

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