How to use Win2 built-in search function in the end

Remember that in the XP era, third-party search tools have been very popular. However, with the rise of new generation operating systems such as Vista and Win7, built-in search has gradually replaced third-party tools. Of course, for many ordinary users, it takes a lot of skill to use this search for Windows7.
Program Search
The start menu search is the most familiar to everyone, which is probably related to Microsoft's always setting the search box here. Compared with the standard search tool, the start menu search is more inclined to look up the program, control panel, Win7 gadget, that is, when we need a control panel item, do not have to go to the panel layer to find it, enter it into the start menu This is the easiest way.

In addition, the start menu can also search for files directly, but only for files added to the index. In other words, here is a streamlined search bar that provides the most comprehensive variety possible, but not enhanced on a particular search. At the same time, the Start menu will also categorize the results by default, allowing users to click “View more results> to see the full list. The search results can also be changed in real time according to the keyword. For example, if you enter a “3” on the previous basis, the search results will be more accurate.

Program Run
In addition to being used as a search tool, the Start menu can also be used as a run box. For example, we can input some common commands like Ping, or use it to find and start a Win7 small. The tool (supporting Chinese and English) is also very convenient.


























Under the start menu search, window search can find files that are not included in the index, but only slightly slower.
Zoom out search
If you feel that the search results are too numerous, you can use filters to narrow down the scope. In general, the "library" filter is rich, and the range of options includes "author" "author", "type", "modified date", "size"size","name”, “album”,"artist”,"photographing date", "folder path", "grouping" The method of use is relatively simple, just click on the filter and enter the appropriate conditions. But if it's just a normal folder, then only the "edit date" and "size" are optional!

In addition to the filter, the search bar also supports some special operators, such as &ldquo ;+”,“space”,“or”,“NOT” or“>” (or “<”). For example, “+” (such as “a+b”) means searching for files that are linked to a and b. "Space" is a file containing a and b, “or” A file that includes both a and b, “NOT” is a file containing a but not b, <;>” (or “<”) is a file with a condition greater or less than a certain value ( For example, "size" 300k”), in short, we can combine any number of search conditions (ie, combined search) by operators, or as a deepening of the filter.