Chapter 9. Using Windows Search
Configuring Search and Indexing Options 308
Basic Search Techniques 318
Advanced Search Tools and Techniques 325
Saving Searches and Clearing Search History 334
Arthur C. Clarke once famously said, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” By that standard, Windows Search is sufficiently advanced. In our experience, we’ve found it uncanny, and often downright magical, at helping quickly and efficiently find the exact file, e-mail message, or link we’re looking for, even on an overstuffed hard drive or in an overflowing inbox.
If you’re moving to Windows 7 from Windows Vista, the basics of search should already be familiar to you, although specific techniques have been significantly polished ...
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