Quickly find Windows programs

Quickly find a program or file that is located on your computer in Windows Vista and Windows 7 using Windows Search Box as shown below.

1. Click Start
2. Type in the name of the file, program, or key word you are trying to find.
3. Windows will then list all applications with the words you typed in.  If there is more than one program with similar names, click on the one that best suits the application you are looking for.

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