Needed: a faster way to search...

[Winnie]

Can someone please help me find a way to do quick searches
for files and folders on my C drive. I am forever looking
for files or folders. Recently upgraded to xp from 98
where it was much easier.

Now I have to select "start, search, files and folders,
deselect the D drive so I just search in C, and then
finally enter my search." Maybe the defaults can be
changed but preferences doesn't seem to want to help me do
that.

Isn't there something simple like control F?

Also, there is a selection on the search menu
for 'quickfinder' but my computer says can't
find 'qfinder110.exe' What's that all about? The
knowledge base didn't help on a search query and neither
did google.

Someone has surely faced this challenge before, no?
Thanks... Winnie

[Jerry]

See "PC Magazine" dated 04 May 04 article 'Windows 68 Tips & Tricks' page
82 - Change Preferences to Speed Searching.

"Winnie" > wrote in message
...
> Can someone please help me find a way to do quick searches
> for files and folders on my C drive. I am forever looking
> for files or folders. Recently upgraded to xp from 98
> where it was much easier.
>
> Now I have to select "start, search, files and folders,
> deselect the D drive so I just search in C, and then
> finally enter my search." Maybe the defaults can be
> changed but preferences doesn't seem to want to help me do
> that.
>
> Isn't there something simple like control F?
>
> Also, there is a selection on the search menu
> for 'quickfinder' but my computer says can't
> find 'qfinder110.exe' What's that all about? The
> knowledge base didn't help on a search query and neither
> did google.
>
> Someone has surely faced this challenge before, no?
> Thanks... Winnie

[Kelly]

1. Use the customization edits listed here under Why doesn't Search work?
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

2. Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\FindExtensions\Static

And delete it from there.
--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"Winnie" > wrote in message
...
> Can someone please help me find a way to do quick searches
> for files and folders on my C drive. I am forever looking
> for files or folders. Recently upgraded to xp from 98
> where it was much easier.
>
> Now I have to select "start, search, files and folders,
> deselect the D drive so I just search in C, and then
> finally enter my search." Maybe the defaults can be
> changed but preferences doesn't seem to want to help me do
> that.
>
> Isn't there something simple like control F?
>
> Also, there is a selection on the search menu
> for 'quickfinder' but my computer says can't
> find 'qfinder110.exe' What's that all about? The
> knowledge base didn't help on a search query and neither
> did google.
>
> Someone has surely faced this challenge before, no?
> Thanks... Winnie

[Jerry]

See "PC Magazine" dated 04 May 04 article 'Windows 68 Tips & Tricks' page
82 - Change Preferences to Speed Searching.

"Winnie" > wrote in message
...
> Can someone please help me find a way to do quick searches
> for files and folders on my C drive. I am forever looking
> for files or folders. Recently upgraded to xp from 98
> where it was much easier.
>
> Now I have to select "start, search, files and folders,
> deselect the D drive so I just search in C, and then
> finally enter my search." Maybe the defaults can be
> changed but preferences doesn't seem to want to help me do
> that.
>
> Isn't there something simple like control F?
>
> Also, there is a selection on the search menu
> for 'quickfinder' but my computer says can't
> find 'qfinder110.exe' What's that all about? The
> knowledge base didn't help on a search query and neither
> did google.
>
> Someone has surely faced this challenge before, no?
> Thanks... Winnie

[Kelly]

1. Use the customization edits listed here under Why doesn't Search work?
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

2. Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\FindExtensions\Static

And delete it from there.
--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"Winnie" > wrote in message
...
> Can someone please help me find a way to do quick searches
> for files and folders on my C drive. I am forever looking
> for files or folders. Recently upgraded to xp from 98
> where it was much easier.
>
> Now I have to select "start, search, files and folders,
> deselect the D drive so I just search in C, and then
> finally enter my search." Maybe the defaults can be
> changed but preferences doesn't seem to want to help me do
> that.
>
> Isn't there something simple like control F?
>
> Also, there is a selection on the search menu
> for 'quickfinder' but my computer says can't
> find 'qfinder110.exe' What's that all about? The
> knowledge base didn't help on a search query and neither
> did google.
>
> Someone has surely faced this challenge before, no?
> Thanks... Winnie

[David Candy]

QF is part of Word Perfect.

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"Kelly" > wrote in message =
...
> 1. Use the customization edits listed here under Why doesn't Search =
work?
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>=20
> 2. Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to:
>=20
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
> CurrentVersion\Explorer\FindExtensions\Static
>=20
> And delete it from there.
> --=20
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>=20
> Microsoft-MVP Windows=AE XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>=20
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>=20
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>=20
>=20
> "Winnie" > wrote in message=20
> ...
> > Can someone please help me find a way to do quick searches
> > for files and folders on my C drive. I am forever looking
> > for files or folders. Recently upgraded to xp from 98
> > where it was much easier.
> >
> > Now I have to select "start, search, files and folders,
> > deselect the D drive so I just search in C, and then
> > finally enter my search." Maybe the defaults can be
> > changed but preferences doesn't seem to want to help me do
> > that.
> >
> > Isn't there something simple like control F?
> >
> > Also, there is a selection on the search menu
> > for 'quickfinder' but my computer says can't
> > find 'qfinder110.exe' What's that all about? The
> > knowledge base didn't help on a search query and neither
> > did google.
> >
> > Someone has surely faced this challenge before, no?
> > Thanks... Winnie=20
>=20
>

[David Candy]

QF is part of Word Perfect.

--=20
----------------------------------------------------------
http://www.g2mil.com/Dec2003.htm
"Kelly" > wrote in message =
...
> 1. Use the customization edits listed here under Why doesn't Search =
work?
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>=20
> 2. Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to:
>=20
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
> CurrentVersion\Explorer\FindExtensions\Static
>=20
> And delete it from there.
> --=20
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>=20
> Microsoft-MVP Windows=AE XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>=20
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>=20
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>=20
>=20
> "Winnie" > wrote in message=20
> ...
> > Can someone please help me find a way to do quick searches
> > for files and folders on my C drive. I am forever looking
> > for files or folders. Recently upgraded to xp from 98
> > where it was much easier.
> >
> > Now I have to select "start, search, files and folders,
> > deselect the D drive so I just search in C, and then
> > finally enter my search." Maybe the defaults can be
> > changed but preferences doesn't seem to want to help me do
> > that.
> >
> > Isn't there something simple like control F?
> >
> > Also, there is a selection on the search menu
> > for 'quickfinder' but my computer says can't
> > find 'qfinder110.exe' What's that all about? The
> > knowledge base didn't help on a search query and neither
> > did google.
> >
> > Someone has surely faced this challenge before, no?
> > Thanks... Winnie=20
>=20
>

[Kelly]

And............... :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"David Candy" > wrote in message
...

QF is part of Word Perfect.

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://www.g2mil.com/Dec2003.htm
"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> 1. Use the customization edits listed here under Why doesn't Search work?
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
> 2. Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to:
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
> CurrentVersion\Explorer\FindExtensions\Static
>
> And delete it from there.
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "Winnie" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Can someone please help me find a way to do quick searches
> > for files and folders on my C drive. I am forever looking
> > for files or folders. Recently upgraded to xp from 98
> > where it was much easier.
> >
> > Now I have to select "start, search, files and folders,
> > deselect the D drive so I just search in C, and then
> > finally enter my search." Maybe the defaults can be
> > changed but preferences doesn't seem to want to help me do
> > that.
> >
> > Isn't there something simple like control F?
> >
> > Also, there is a selection on the search menu
> > for 'quickfinder' but my computer says can't
> > find 'qfinder110.exe' What's that all about? The
> > knowledge base didn't help on a search query and neither
> > did google.
> >
> > Someone has surely faced this challenge before, no?
> > Thanks... Winnie
>
>

[Kelly]

And............... :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"David Candy" > wrote in message
...

QF is part of Word Perfect.

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://www.g2mil.com/Dec2003.htm
"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> 1. Use the customization edits listed here under Why doesn't Search work?
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
> 2. Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to:
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
> CurrentVersion\Explorer\FindExtensions\Static
>
> And delete it from there.
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "Winnie" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Can someone please help me find a way to do quick searches
> > for files and folders on my C drive. I am forever looking
> > for files or folders. Recently upgraded to xp from 98
> > where it was much easier.
> >
> > Now I have to select "start, search, files and folders,
> > deselect the D drive so I just search in C, and then
> > finally enter my search." Maybe the defaults can be
> > changed but preferences doesn't seem to want to help me do
> > that.
> >
> > Isn't there something simple like control F?
> >
> > Also, there is a selection on the search menu
> > for 'quickfinder' but my computer says can't
> > find 'qfinder110.exe' What's that all about? The
> > knowledge base didn't help on a search query and neither
> > did google.
> >
> > Someone has surely faced this challenge before, no?
> > Thanks... Winnie
>
>

[Carrie Garth]

> "Winnie" >
> wrote in message ...
> Can someone please help me find a way to do quick searches for files and folders on
> my C drive. <SNIP> I have to select "start, search, files and folders, deselect
> the D drive so I just search in C, and then finally enter my search." <SNIP>

After you complete your search you can save the query so that you do not have to fill
in the search criteria in the future when you want to search for similar objects.
For more information search the Help and Support Center for the topic titled:
Save a search query

Tip: To specify more than one folder (or drive) in the "Look in:" box, put a
semi-colon between the folder names. For example, if you enter the following in the
"Look in:" box and click Search, you will find all the files in both of the folders:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users; C:\WINDOWS\Temp

[Carrie Garth]

> "Winnie" >
> wrote in message ...
> Can someone please help me find a way to do quick searches for files and folders on
> my C drive. <SNIP> I have to select "start, search, files and folders, deselect
> the D drive so I just search in C, and then finally enter my search." <SNIP>

After you complete your search you can save the query so that you do not have to fill
in the search criteria in the future when you want to search for similar objects.
For more information search the Help and Support Center for the topic titled:
Save a search query

Tip: To specify more than one folder (or drive) in the "Look in:" box, put a
semi-colon between the folder names. For example, if you enter the following in the
"Look in:" box and click Search, you will find all the files in both of the folders:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users; C:\WINDOWS\Temp