Yes, there are several ways you can search your PC for videos taken in specific years. Here are a few methods you can try:
1. File Explorer Search:
a. Open File Explorer (Windows key + E).
b. Navigate to the drive or folder where you think the videos might be stored (e.g., Local Disk C, D, etc.).
c. In the search bar at the top-right corner, enter the search criteria:
- For videos created in 2014, type "*.mp4 datemodified:01/01/2014..12/31/2014"
- For videos created in 2015, type "*.mp4 datemodified:01/01/2015..12/31/2015"
- For videos taken in 2014 with the .mov extension, type "*.mov datetaken:01/01/2014..12/31/2014"
d. Hit Enter to start the search.
e. The search results should display all the videos matching your criteria.
2. Search within a Specific Folder:
If you have a specific folder where you believe the videos might be stored, you can perform a search limited to that folder.
a. Open File Explorer (Windows key + E).
b. Navigate to the folder you want to search within.
c. In the search bar at the top-right corner, enter the search criteria mentioned in method 1.
d. Hit Enter to start the search.
e. The search results will show the videos matching your criteria, restricted to the specific folder.
3. Use a Third-Party Search Tool:
If the built-in search functionality in Windows is not giving you the desired results, you can try using third-party search tools like "Everything" or "Agent Ransack." These tools provide more advanced search options and can search for files based on specific criteria, including file type and date properties.
Remember to adjust the search criteria to match the file extensions and date ranges you are looking for. It's also important to keep in mind that the success of the search depends on how accurately the videos are tagged with date information.