Windows 7 How to Search mutiple items at once

[n1stunna]

Hi

In windows XP i could search multiple files at one with the use of a comma.
For example 2452,2452,2462,5632 would return the files 2452.jpeg 2452.jpeg 2462.jpeg 5632.jpeg
This method allows me to find all of the images I require.

However in my use with Windows 7, I have yet been able to achieve the same effect.
I have tried to search with every single search bar I can find, with combination to the like of 2452,2452+2462&5632.

I hope there is a solution to this.
Otherwise I will have to rock out my XP/98 combo for several more years.

Thanks
N1

 

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It seems like you are looking for a way to search for multiple files at once based on their names in Windows 7, similar to how you could do it in Windows XP by separating the file names with commas. Windows 7 search functionality is a bit different, but you can still achieve the same effect using a different approach. Here's how you can search for multiple files based on their names in Windows 7: 1. Using Windows Search Bar: - Press Windows Key + F to open the Windows Search box. - Enter the file names you are looking for, separating them with a space. 2. Using Advanced Query Syntax: - You can use more advanced search operators to refine your search in Windows 7. - To search for multiple files, you can use the OR operator. - For example, in the search bar, you can type: name:("2452.jpeg" OR "2462.jpeg" OR "5632.jpeg") 3. Using Command Prompt: - You can also use the Command Prompt to achieve this by using the dir command with specific parameters. - Open Command Prompt and navigate to the directory where your files are located. - Use the following command to list multiple specific files: dir "2452.jpeg" "2462.jpeg" "5632.jpeg" By using these methods, you should be able to effectively search for and find multiple files based on their names in Windows 7 without the need to rely on Windows XP. Let me know if you need further assistance with this or if you have any other questions!