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Q:
How do I find a lost file?

A:
So, you've misplaced a file. It's easier to find than you think.

Click the Start button and select Find or Search. A screen will open up that allows you to search for files.

To do a search, just type the name of the missing file in the "Named" box. If you're using XP, you'll need to click the "All files & folders item" and type what you're looking for into the "All or part of a file name" box.

If you're not sure what the name of the file is, you can use wildcards.

For example, say you're looking for a text file, but you aren't 100% sure of the file name. Type *.txt in the "Named" or "All or part of a file name" box. The * is a wildcard, meaning that as long as a file has an extension of .txt, it will be displayed.

Sample shot (XP screen shown)

Don't worry. You don't have to know the file extension if you already know the name of the misplaced file. If you know the name of the file, just type it in the box and it will attempt locate it. In fact, even if you only have a partial file name, that will work.

Once the file is located, just double-click it to open it up.

Tip of the Day

A Better Way To Find Stuff

Web Link - http://www.worldstart.com/tips/findbetter.htm

This tip is for advanced users. It requires the editing of your registry. If you try this tip, you do so at your own risk. If you completely mess up your computer, don't even ask for my help. You've been warned :-)

OK, when I'm using the Find or Search feature of Windows, I like right-clicking the Start button, Find or Search (depending on the version of Windows I'm using).

Normally when I do this, I end up in the "Windows/Start/" folder, not on Drive C. Here's a way to modify your registry so that Find points to the location *you* want it to.

OK, here's the tip:

1. Click the Start button, Run.

2. Type regedit in to the run box

3. Navigate to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\find\ddeexec

4. Once there, right-click the Default key and select "Modify" from the menu.

5. On the Value Data line, replace both instances of "%I" with the drive or folder of your choice. For example, I wanted my Find to look in my C: drive by default, so this is the line I have:

[FindFolder("C:\", C:\)]

Click OK and you're done.

Now, exit out of the registry editor and right-click your Start button, select Find. Your "Look in" location should be whatever path you set. If you decide you don't like this, you can always change it back to the "%I" thingy.

Amanda's Cool Site of the Day

Kingdomality Test

Here’s a little Friday fun. Have you ever wondered what your job would be if you lived during medieval times? Would you have been a baker, a carpenter, a royal advisor, or maybe even a minstrel? This test will tell you based on the answers what your position in life would have been. There are 8 questions that ask about your preferences and then tally up the score. You do have to fill out a name and job description, your e-mail address is optional. I tallied up my score, and found out I would have been a Benevolent Ruler. I better go find a kingdom to run! :-) It’s Friday, take some time and have some fun with this little quiz.

http://www.cmi-lmi.com/kingdom.html

Do you have a cool site that you want to share? Send it to Amanda! Here's her address:

amanda@worldstart.com

Oh, and we're looking for non-commercial sites. We generally don't run sites that are strictly for shopping.