In the left navigation pane, click Computer or This PC.How to find a file using Windows Explorer

Files meeting the search criteria are shown in the window.Click the Search button to execute the search.If the computer has more than one hard drive, or you want to search a USB flash drive or CD/DVD, click the Look in the drop-down list and select the appropriate drive.See the search tips section for tips on searching for files. In the window, fill out all or part of the file name field in the Search Companion section.In the Start menu, click the Search option.Double-click the file you want to open.You can also click the See more results link at the bottom of the search results to see a complete list of files that meet the search criteria. In the search results, click the Documents or Files section header to view a list of files that meet the search criteria.In the Search text field at the bottom of the Start menu, type part or all the file name you want to find.Scroll down through the search results list to find the file you are looking for, then click the file name to open it.

The search results are shown below the Search text field.

Click the drop-down list above the Search text field and select the Files option.

As you type, results for your search are shown.

Start typing part of the file name you want to find.

Press the Windows key to access the Windows Start screen.

You can use the arrow keys to arrow up or down to the app, file, document, or setting you want to view and press Enter to open it.

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