Search for Files Using File Content as Search Criteria
When searching for a file, you can use the file contents as search criteria. You can search directly words in files.
Example:
You are looking for a file in which you listed the traveling costs of the Jyväskylä trip. However, you don't remember the name of the file or the file's exact location.
The problem can be solved by first changing the way Windows searches for files. You must make Windows look for search terms within files and you must tell Windows what the type of the file is.
1. In the Start menu, type in the Search field "folder options" and in the search results, click on "Folder Options".
2. In the Folder Options window, select the Search tab and select the radio button in front of Always search file names and contents ...
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3. Click on OK.
4. In the Start menu, type in the Search field "search". In the results, you will see "Search how Windows searches". Click on it.
5. When the Indexing Options windows opens, click on the Advanced button.
6. When the Advanced Options window opens, select the File Types tab and select the Index Properties and File Contents radio button. In the field toward the bottom of the window, type the file extension and click on OK.
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