Someone please help me before I throw my laptop out the window. I’m trying to search for all xml files ending with ) in Win 7 Ultimate  *).xml
Someone please help me before I throw my laptop out the window. I’m trying to search for all xml files ending with ) in Win 7 Ultimate *).xml. The search results are returning everything back html files, txt files you name it its returning it. When I try to add a filter from Windows explorer search box, it only has Date Modified and Size to choose from. Is there an Advanced Search dialog box like in windows XP that I can use? MICROSOFT I don’t want to use this stupid Filter system I want my XP Advanced Search dialog box back. Someone out there please help
August 16th, 2011 11:41am

search for Advanced Query Syntax on google, heres a link http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/desktopsearch/technicalresources/advquery.mspx all of these still work, even tho theres only 2 listed there for the search you can use all the AQS still
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August 16th, 2011 12:01pm

There must be an easier way to search for xml files ending in ) like in the XP Advanced Search dialog box. Do I have to learn Advanced Query Syntax to do a simple search in Windows 7 Ultimate? There are millions of people on the planet using Windows 7 who don't have time to learn Advanced Query Syntax for a simple search. People who are not very techie like Builders, Doctors, Teachers, Art Students... do not have time to learn Advanced Query Syntax. There must be an easier way to do a simple search in Windows 7
August 16th, 2011 12:28pm

its not that hard, did you look at the article?
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August 16th, 2011 1:52pm

Hi, Thanks for posting in Microsoft TechNet forums. If you use an unusual file type that's not currently recognized by the index, you can add it to the index so you can search in Windows by that file type. 1. Open Indexing Options by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type indexing options, and then click Indexing Options. 2. Click Advanced. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 3. In the Advanced Options dialog box, click the File Types tab. 4. In the Add new extension to list box, type the file name extension (for example, "txt"), and then click Add. 5. Click Index Properties Only or Index Properties and File Contents, and then click OK. Best Regards Magon Liu TechNet Subscriber Support in forum. If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
August 17th, 2011 6:35am

Search for "*).xml" Use double quotes to engulf your search terms. And please be reasonable, we're not here to work for you we're here to help you. Don't throw that arrogant "I don't have time for this"-ship our way.
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August 17th, 2011 8:05am

Try this command in the CMD window: 'where /R C:\ *).xml I don't know how broad this search is, but as a test I created the folder C:\gskjgs\sdgkds\ and created a dsgsdg).xml file inside of it and the command found the file.
August 17th, 2011 10:31am

Hi, As this thread has been quiet for a while, we assume that the issue has been resolved. At this time, we will mark it as ‘Answered’ as the previous steps should be helpful for many similar scenarios. If the issue still persists, please feel free to reply this post directly so we will be notified to follow it up. You can also choose to unmark the answer as you wish. BTW, we’d love to hear your feedback about the solution. By sharing your experience you can help other community members facing similar problems. Thanks for your understanding and efforts. Best Regards Magon Liu TechNet Subscriber Support in forum. If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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August 23rd, 2011 11:28pm

The link quoted above [ http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/desktopsearch/technicalresources/advquery.mspx ]no longer goes to any useful info. Still looking for a good, succint reference for info on AQS. :-)
June 20th, 2012 8:07pm

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