Master the basics of Microsoft Windows 7 and find out what's new in the latest version of Windows. Windows 7 tutorial 15 - Search is everywhere in Windows 7 too

In Windows 7 tutorial 15, it's time to search out the search options in Windows 7 and show you how you can quickly find files and folders on your computer. Adjusting to the new, more complex search options in Windows 7 can be a shock for Windows XP users, but with a little practise and our handy tutorial here, we're sure you'll be searching like a pro in no time.

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We might have exaggerated a little when we said everyone loved the new search features in Windows Vista. Many XP users were initially confused and bewildered by the new search interface. Message boards quickly filled up with angry users who claimed that the new search missed files and wasn't user friendly.

Although the new search interface is a little more complicated and maybe even fiddly in places (e.g when adding filters) powerful new features like tags and saved searches are a big improvement over Windows XP. Take your time to experiment and learn about searching in Windows 7, you'll be glad you did.