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Windows Vista File Management Issues or questions in relation to Vista's file management. (microsoft.public.windows.vista.file_management) |
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find file containing text inside the file
Please tell me how can I find a file, such as a text file, that contains a
specific string within the file. For example I create (AutoCAD) Autolisp programs with an extention of *.lsp which is just a basic text file that contains my code. In XP (I got rid of the dog and set it up to the advanced appearance) I just clicked on the search button and entered *.lsp (in the first box that says "All or part of the file name:") and in the box below that says "A word or phrase in the file:" I could enter a particular word that I was sure was in one of my files such as: slope or distance or drain. In XP this worked very well and I still do it dozens a time a day. Now as I transition to Vista I need to have this ability, it's a must have. Please let me know how i can do this. Thanks Richard |