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Windows Tip: Find Files Fast

Never lose a file or download again,

Have you ever downloaded a program only to find later that you hadn't paid attention to where it was being stored? Have you lost a copy of a crucial document or resume?

Chances are that they are still on your hard drive. Without spending precious time to investigate each folder on your system, let Chris Pirillo show you how you can quickly uncover those lost files in no time at all.

To find files fast, follow these steps:

Hold down the Windows button and the "F" button at the same time, or click on the Start menu and locate "Find" then "Files or Folders."
In the Name field, type the name of the file you'd like to find.
In the "Look In" field, select "My Computer."
Click "Find now."
This will bring up a list of all the files on your computer containing the same text.
If you still don't uncover the missing file, keep reading.

Refining your search:
Keep the same information in the "Name and Location" tab.
Select the Advanced tab.
Select the "Of Type" pull-down menu. Choose the type of file extension you're looking for.
Change "Size is" to "At least."
Set KB to 4096, for example.
Click on "Find Now."
This should bring up a list of all available files on your machine that are bigger than 4096KB with the same file extension and name.

Happy hunting.