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Q165448: How to Find Files or Folders in Multiple Locations

Article: Q165448
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbui osr1 osr2 win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes how to search for files in multiple locations without
having to start a new search for each location or drive.

MORE INFORMATION
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To search for a file or folder in multiple locations:

1. Click the Start button, point to Find, and then click Files Or Folders.

2. In the Named box, type all or part of the name you want to search for.

3. In the Look In box, type each location separated by a semicolon (;). For
  example, to search both drive C and D, type the following line:

  " C:\;D:\ " (without the quotation marks)

  Note that the backslash (\) characters are optional when you are searching an
  entire drive.

4. Click Find Now.

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Keywords          : kbui osr1 osr2 win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95
Issue type        : kbhowto

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