Windows Explorer allows to search files within the folders or its sub-folders. We can also search for content within the files. Unlike earlier versions of Windows, the user interface to search within the files is different and by default this option is disabled. This article explains how to enable Windows Explorer to search within the files.
This article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 7
Step (1). Open Windows Explorer.
Step (2). Click on Organize tab. It will open the pull-down menu.
Step (3). From the pull-down menu, click on Folder and search options menu item. It will open the “Folder Options” dialog.
Step (4). From the “Folder Options” dialog, click on the Search tab. It will display, search options.
Step (5). Click on the “Always search file names and contents” option which is under the “What to search” group.
Now Windows Explorer enables to search within the files.