Bob, Astounding! I never knew those choices existed. You're a wizard, and thanks for pointing out this "hidden" secret of the preferences. Amazing what Microsoft tucks away in little corners. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Logue To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 20:59 Subject: 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 __________ NOD32 4188 (20090625) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com