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Searching for Files on Win XP

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Mar 15, 2026308 views
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Yeah, I know I should upgrade but I'm going to be on XP for a bit longer. When I do a [Start][Search][For Files or Folders], the Search Results window comes up where it asks me what kind of files I'm searching for (Pictures/Movies/Videos, Documents, etc). My answer is always 'All Files and Folders'…

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Fix for: Searching for Files on Win XP

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If you want to continue using the built in search, but skip straight to the search for section, then go to Change Preferences --> Change Files and Folders Search Behavior --> Advanced And hit OK. This will take you straight to the boxes that lets yo…

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