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How to search in Windows 7 by file type?

Anonymous
2011-04-20T01:47:54+00:00

I liked windows xp pro search, so when you go into it , it has options to search for files or folders, or music or photos etc.

windows 7 just has one empty space to enter search, I can't get it to isolate just music or pictures, or files with a particular

file expension. I hate it.

*original title - I hate windows 7 search function. wish I  could go back to windows xp pro*

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage

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@CmdrKeene 90,626 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2011-04-20T19:29:39+00:00

Actually you can.  To find all Word documents, you could type *.doc (same as XP, actually).

Or, somewhat easier... just click the option you want.  Here's some helpful links:

How to use XP-like filters when Searching in Windows 7

How to search by file extension with the * wildcard

How to search by file type like "document"

Note: in this last one, you don't have to type -- or even know -- the code to type.  Just click the button and it adds the code for you.

If any page link above doesn't load correctly, press F5 or refresh the page to make it load.  The site these pages are stored on is having difficulties.

Oddly, the search filter buttons are limited by how wide the search box is.  If you drag the left edge of the search box to make it bigger, more options appear.  I sure hope this is addressed in Windows 8.

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