How to find a file in hard drive with Vista search

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All the files actually stored in hard drive of computer when we saved them on our PC. If you are a daily user and work day in and day out, then you can imagine how many files are stored daily when you work over time. In addition to that, can you guarantee me that you will remember all the files which were stored in past few months and years? My dear readers it will always difficult for you to search a certain file or two on hard drive. Now readers, tell me what you feel when you need to search a file on hard drive and you will get it with in shortest minimum time. When you are intense need of a file to make a presentation and you will not be able to find then what your reaction is? I know it is terrible and frustrating.

So my dear readers, you don't have to worry then because Danish muzaffar is going to tell you the easiest and fastest way to search the files of your choice on hard drive.

  • This only works, when you have operating system of XP windows.

  • Older versions of XP windows are also supportive.

  • You are definitely lucky, if you are using windows vista, as it has modified its search utility.

  • Completely, user friendly. Even its search utility can be used by a child with relative ease. So you can imagine how simple the process is?

  • This process depends on the operating system you are configured.

  • You will find in some computers, located START menu at the bottom portion.

  • This location is easier to find out as you are no longer to click additional buttons.

  • Just by simple click on START menu, you can find the search button.

  • Enter the file name in the question.

  • After entering, hit ENTER.

But readers, if after trying this option, you still not be able to find your search prompt then don't get up set. I have another option for you, simply follow the steps below and you will surely get benefited by it.

  • Your first step is to click START.

  • Second step is to find the SEARCH icon.

  • Do check that the icon must be shaped like a magnifying glass. If not then search for that icon.

  • You will see another fly out when you hit that icon.

  • This fly out will give you the option of folders, files and Microsoft out look as well.

  • After that you have to click on the appropriate icon to start your required search.

  • A search window comes out after clicking; this window will only give you instructions as they are black in appearance.

  • The instructions are " to begin type in search box"

  • Type the file name of the file in question.

  • Sometime it happens that you will not be able to remember the exact name of the file then what you have to do is to click the advance search icon right below the search icon.

  • After this you will be given an option to search particular files and folders.

  • In this way you will be able to find out the file by search on hard disk