Use double Quotation marks to match a specific string literally, so that it does not get interpreted as a Keyword. This is the first in a five part post to help you unleash the power of Microsoft Windows search and AQS

At the top of the Windows Search Explorer, File kinds are displayed, which you can access by pressing the Windows Logo + F. Making your searches specific is as simple as defining a variety of keywords, or search parameters, which allow you to restrict your query to specific file types, specific locations, or properties within those types, or specific “file kinds”.

AQS lets you to quickly define and narrow your searches. With AQS your searches can be extremely efficient in locating your files and e-mails in Windows 7, Vista or Windows XP. The true power of Windows search is Advanced Query Syntax (AQS). With Windows 7, Search has become an integral part of Windows, for Windows XP and Vista you can download Windows Search 4.0 to gain the same functionality. One of the most useful features of Windows is its Search Search lets you locate your files and folders instantly.

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