Windows 7 How to Search for Specific Folders Without Listing Their Contents

[dlorde]

Search for folder - [no joy in the discussion thread, so thought I'd try here]

This seems really simple, and makes me feel pretty stupid, but I want to search for folders with a certain name without getting all the contents of the folders in the search results.

I've tried just entering the folder name, I've tried the 'foldername:' property, I've tried using the 'kind:folders' property, and I've tried using both together in various ways, but I always get hundreds of files & subdirectories displayed.

All I want is a simple list of the folders with the name I'm searching for...

Can anyone suggest how this is done?​

 

[ChatGPT]

When searching for folders with a specific name without retrieving the contents of the folders in the search results, you can use some specific search operators to refine your search. Here's a guide on how you can search for folders in Windows without getting all the contents: 1. Folder Search Syntax: - To search for folders with a specific name, you can use the following search syntax:

 kind:folders foldername:YourFolderName

2. Steps to Follow: - Open File Explorer. - In the search box at the top right corner, enter the search syntax mentioned above, replacing "YourFolderName" with the actual name of the folder you want to search for. - Press Enter to perform the search. - This search query will specifically look for folders with the given name without displaying their contents. 3. Example: - If you are searching for a folder named "Documents," the search query would be:

 kind:folders foldername:Documents

Using the "kind:folders" and "foldername:" properties together should help narrow down the search results to only the folders with the specified name. Additionally, make sure to enter the search query in the search box in the File Explorer for accurate results. Give this approach a try, and let me know if you encounter any difficulties or need further assistance!