Windows Search: Finding Exact Names with Special Characters in Shared Lan Folders

Windows Search: Finding Exact Names, Special Characters, and Shared LAN Folders

Windows Search is a powerful tool that allows users to quickly find files, folders, and other items on their computer. However, searching for items with special characters, exact names, or located in shared LAN folders can sometimes be challenging. In this article, we will cover the key concepts and techniques to help you effectively search for these items in Windows.

Searching for Exact Names

By default, Windows Search matches files and folders that contain the search term anywhere in their name. However, you can search for items with an exact name by enclosing the name in quotes.

For example, to search for a file named "example.txt", you would enter the following in the search box:

Searching for Special Characters

Searching for files and folders with special characters can be a bit tricky in Windows. To search for a special character, you need to escape it with a backslash (\).

For example, to search for a file with an exclamation point in the name, you would enter the following in the search box:

This will search for all files in the current folder with an exclamation point in the name.

Searching for Shared LAN Folders

Searching for files and folders in shared LAN folders is similar to searching for items on your local computer. To search for items in a shared LAN folder, you need to know the UNC path to the folder.

For example, to search for a file named "example.txt" in a shared LAN folder, you would enter the following in the search box:

Using Special Keywords

Windows Search supports several special keywords that can be used to refine your search. For example, you can use the size: keyword to search for files of a certain size, or the kind: keyword to search for specific types of files.

This will search for all PDF files on your computer that are larger than 10 megabytes.

Windows Search is a powerful tool for finding files, folders, and other items on your computer. By understanding how to search for exact names, special characters, and shared LAN folders, you can make the most of this tool and quickly find the items you need.

References

• Microsoft Support: Search for files and folders
• Microsoft Docs: Windows Desktop Search 3.x SDK
• The Windows Club: Search for Files & Folders in Windows 10

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