Windows Search Box

The Windows Search Box was first introduced by Microsoft in Windows Vista and found in later versions including Windows 7 and is a replacement to the Run and Find found with all versions back to Windows 95. This is an easy way to find files or documents with a keyword. Follow the instructions below to find files in Vista and 7.

  1. Click on the Start Orb
  2. The Windows Search Box will appear right above the Start Orb.
  3. type in the name of the document or file, and Windows will bring up a list of files with that name.
  4. Choose the file that matches the one you are looking for and Windows will open it for you.

Microsoft Windows Search Box

Also see: Find, Run