Re: File Locate utility

Alt+f e only appears to work if I am focussed on a folder.  Otherwise "search" 
isn't on the file menu.

You can change the basic behaviour of search so you don't see those buttons.  
Tab to "change preferences". Then tab to "Change files and folders 
search behaviour".  Now choose the "advanced" radio button.  This will make 
search work more the way it does when you use alt+f e.  One difference though 
is it does not go back to your folder when you exit the search window.  
However,You can get out of search and keep your folder open by using backspace 
or alt+left arrow to go back a level.
BTW: I didn't know about your trick before you pointed it out.  Nice that it 
keeps the folder open.

Lots more ways to use "search" in XP than I knew about, after all these years!

Bob

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dave Carlson 
  To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:57 PM
  Subject: Re: File Locate utility


  Bob,

  Nope, that also brings up the dialog with all those buttons. And when you 
exit, you blow away Windows Explorer.

  Nope I still prefer the Alt-F and "E" as the best way for me.

  Dave

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Robert Logue 
    To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 15:15
    Subject: Re: File Locate utility


    An even quicker short cut for XP is f3 when in an explorer window or on the 
desktop.

    Bob


      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Dave Carlson 
      To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
      Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 12:33 PM
      Subject: Re: File Locate utility


      Too many extra steps in this process for me. Since I am already in 
Windows Explorer when looking for files and folders, I find Alt+f and "E" for 
search is much quicker to the edit field to enter the file name. I don't like 
having to select from multiple buttons one or two times to get to the edit 
field. 
      Then when I'm done with the search and Alt+f4 out, I'm back in Windows 
Explorer. The other method leaves me with no focus and dumps Windows Explorer.

      I guess it's all a matter of what you prefer, what you're used to, and 
what's fastest for you.

      Dave

        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: G.W. Cox 
        To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
        Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 11:20
        Subject: Re: File Locate utility


        OK, windows key tthen C which is search. It works quickly for me.
          ----- Original Message ----- 
          From: Kathye and Gene 
          To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
          Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:01 AM
          Subject: Re: File Locate utility


          I assume you meant Windows-f, the windows find utility which is 
dreadfully "SLOW".  I'm looking for something that will index the files and 
locate a file quickly, similar to the Vista search feature.  Thanks anyway, 
Kathye

            ----- Original Message ----- 
            From: G.W. Cox 
            To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
            Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 23:14
            Subject: Re: File Locate utility


            Hit Windows key C, enter on "files and folders," arrow down to "all 
files and folders button," type what you have and hit enter. Tab to the window 
and see what has appeared.
              ----- Original Message ----- 
              From: Kathye and Gene 
              To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
              Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:27 PM
              Subject: File Locate utility


              Can anyone reccomend an accessable  utility that can be used to 
"quickly" find a file given a partial file name.  I am using XP and JAWS7.  
Thanks, Kathye



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