Gateway MX6450 8511385 - User Guide Gateway Notebook - Page 36

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part of a name ■ Creation date ■ Modification date ■ File type ■ Text contained in the file ■ Time period in which it was created or modified You can also combine search criteria to refine searches. Files and folders found using this utility can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the results window. Using the Windows Search utility Help and Support For more information about searching for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword searching in the Search box, then click the arrow. To find files and folders using the Search utility: 1 Click Start, then click Search. The Search Results window opens. Click All files and folders. 26