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Old 10-30-2008   #1 (permalink)
GodZilla


 
 

Windows Vista's 'can't Find Utility'


Hi gang,
Does anyone know if there is a way of re-instating the old, simple
Windows Find utility from WinXP?

Every time I need to find a specific file, I do the usual holding down
the Windows key and press F, but unfortunately that's where the
simplicity of the WinVista utility ends. There are so many different
sections to fill in that you need to have a degree to use it!!!

Is there any way to download the older Windows Find utility?

Thanks in advance
Chris

T




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GodZilla

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Old 10-30-2008   #2 (permalink)
trigonometry1972 |


 
 

Re: Windows Vista's 'can't Find Utility'

On Oct 30, 1:15*pm, GodZilla <GodZilla.34fe...@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:

> Hi gang,
> Does anyone know if there is a way of re-instating the old, simple
> Windows Find utility from WinXP?
>
> Every time I need to find a specific file, I do the usual holding down
> the Windows key and press F, but unfortunately that's where the
> simplicity of the WinVista utility ends. There are so many different
> sections to fill in that you need to have a degree to use it!!!
>
> Is there any way to download the older Windows Find utility?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Chris
>
> T
>
> --
> GodZilla
I'll simply suggest an alternative. Download the Agent Ransack
program.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-30-2008   #3 (permalink)
Paul Smith


 
 

Re: Windows Vista's 'can't Find Utility'

Errr you don't need to fill in all the fields....

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"GodZilla" <GodZilla.34fe979@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:GodZilla.34fe979@xxxxxx
Quote:

>
> Hi gang,
> Does anyone know if there is a way of re-instating the old, simple
> Windows Find utility from WinXP?
>
> Every time I need to find a specific file, I do the usual holding down
> the Windows key and press F, but unfortunately that's where the
> simplicity of the WinVista utility ends. There are so many different
> sections to fill in that you need to have a degree to use it!!!
>
> Is there any way to download the older Windows Find utility?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Chris
>
> T
>
>
>
>
> --
> GodZilla
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-31-2008   #4 (permalink)
LesleyO


 
 

Re: Windows Vista's 'can't Find Utility'


"GodZilla" <GodZilla.34fe979@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:GodZilla.34fe979@xxxxxx
Quote:

>
> Hi gang,
> Does anyone know if there is a way of re-instating the old, simple
> Windows Find utility from WinXP?
>
> Every time I need to find a specific file, I do the usual holding down
> the Windows key and press F, but unfortunately that's where the
> simplicity of the WinVista utility ends. There are so many different
> sections to fill in that you need to have a degree to use it!!!
>
> Is there any way to download the older Windows Find utility?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Chris
>
> T
> --
> GodZilla
I don't get a lot of fields; just a box saying "to begin, type in the search
box" - and that's a single box at the upper right. Works like a charm, for
me!
Lesley

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-31-2008   #5 (permalink)
Andrew Murray


 
 

Re: Windows Vista's 'can't Find Utility'

You just type your search criteria in the search box (top right-hand side of
the search window) a filename or other search criteria.
can include a full file name e.g. "whatever.doc" or use a wildcard
character like "*.xls" etc. If you want the *optional* advanced parameters,
there's less than a dozen here, including:

"date modified/created"
"file name"
"file size"
"location" e.g. particular disk or network drive

Click the down-arrow button (under the search field) labeled "Advanced
Search".

Hope this helps.

"GodZilla" <GodZilla.34fe979@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:GodZilla.34fe979@xxxxxx
Quote:

>
> Hi gang,
> Does anyone know if there is a way of re-instating the old, simple
> Windows Find utility from WinXP?
>
> Every time I need to find a specific file, I do the usual holding down
> the Windows key and press F, but unfortunately that's where the
> simplicity of the WinVista utility ends. There are so many different
> sections to fill in that you need to have a degree to use it!!!
>
> Is there any way to download the older Windows Find utility?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Chris
>
> T
>
>
>
>
> --
> GodZilla
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 11-03-2008   #6 (permalink)
GodZilla


 
 

Re: Windows Vista's 'can't Find Utility'


'Andrew Murray[_6_ Wrote:
Quote:
[color=blue]
> ;741858']You just type your search criteria in the search box (top
> right-hand side of
> the search window) a filename or other search criteria.
> can include a full file name e.g. "whatever.doc" or use a wildcard
> character like "*.xls" etc. If you want the *optional* advanced
> parameters,
> there's less than a dozen here, including:
>
> "date modified/created"
> "file name"
> "file size"
> "location" e.g. particular disk or network drive
>
> Click the down-arrow button (under the search field) labeled "Advanced
>
> Search".
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> "GodZilla" GodZilla.34fe979@xxxxxx wrote in message
> news:GodZilla.34fe979@xxxxxx[i]
>
> Hi gang,
> Does anyone know if there is a way of re-instating the old, simple
> Windows Find utility from WinXP?
>
> Every time I need to find a specific file, I do the usual holding
> down
> the Windows key and press F, but unfortunately that's where the
> simplicity of the WinVista utility ends. There are so many different
> sections to fill in that you need to have a degree to use it!!!
>
> Is there any way to download the older Windows Find utility?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Chris
>
> Thanks for your advice, I now understand how it works! I was obviously
> making a mountain out of a molehill, but at last I can now find files
> on my PC.
>
> Thanks again,
> Chris



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GodZilla
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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