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Finding Files You Thought Were Lost

Windows contains a powerful search agent to look for those lost treasures. Follow these steps to find your lost files.

1. Click on Start
2. Click on Find
3. Click on Files or Folders
4. In the Named box, type any part of the file name you lost
5. Make sure that the Look In box says My Computer and the box is checked to include Subfolders
6. Click on Find Now
7. The results will appear below the find box

NOTE: When you find your file, before opening it, make a note of where it is saved by looking at its location in the In Folder column.