How do I add search filters?

Anonymous
2009-11-12T04:08:15+00:00

When trying to search I click in the search field in my file explorer window. I see "Add a search filter" and a couple options below that "Date Modified" &  "Size" that I can select. How do I add more "clickable" search filters? I can only select those two filters. How do I add more to select?

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Anonymous
2009-11-12T22:02:24+00:00

Hello and thank you for your question.

In the explorer search window, you can click on those options you mentioned like “Date Modified” or “Size” to give you a list of even more refined options. For example, if you are in your music folder:

Without clearing the Search box, click Genre in the list of filters, and then click Jazz from the list of dynamic values. Windows Explorer adds Genre to the existing Length filter, allowing you to refine your search further.

*For a downloadable word document on Windows Search Walkthrough, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=188af621-c80a-4b0c-9629-7fa4949803ae&displaylang=en

Please let me know if you need further assistance!

Lisa

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-01-24T19:24:50+00:00

    I've noticed that many posts in this thread refer to:

    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa965711%28v=vs.85%29.aspx

    Please note that at the top of that referenced page it says:

    [Windows Search 2.x is obsolete after Windows XP. Instead, use Windows Search.]

    Note: do not go to the recommended alternative link.  It is information for developers and is not appropriate information for users.

    Although the following is not well written, it is probably Microsoft's preferred link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-search

    Within that location most individuals would probably want to read this:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/advanced-tips-for-searching-in-windows

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-09-25T17:10:29+00:00

    Actually, GregGam - I've been working with computers since 1985.  IN DOS.  I'm sure you can say the same.  And actually -- DOS was MUCH more user-friendly when searching the computer for things.

    Searching for a WORD?  A word in a file?  Shouldn't that be like, easy?

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-09-25T16:50:48+00:00

    :-)  Then do it ...

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-09-25T16:50:01+00:00

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