Easy Way to Search on Windows 7

You can use the search box on the Start menu to find files, folders, programs, and e‑mail messages stored on your computer.

To find an item using the Start menu:
• Click the Start button, and then type a word or part of a word in the search box.
  As you type, items that match your text will appear on the Start menu. The search is based on text in the file name, text in the file, tags, and other file properties.

  Note

  • When searching from the Start menu, only files that have been indexed will appear in search results. Most files on your computer are indexed automatically. For example, anything you include in a library is automatically indexed