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The thread discusses how Windows Explorer search filters/operators work in Windows 7—specifically how to use date modified/size keywords and whether there is an operator to exclude a certain file type. The key questions are how to write correct search queries (including support for datecreated and wildcard extension patterns) and whether there’s a complete list of known, working search operators. Overall sentiment is mildly frustrated that the needed operator documentation isn’t obvious in Windows help, but with confidence that the forum community can clarify how to exclude file types and find a usable operator reference.
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When searching in Windows Explorer I've noticed that it gives you "date modified" and "size" as two search filters that you can click and add to the search box. Besides those two I was able to use a semi-colon to separate the "date modified," for instance, and at in *.extension. I've even added "datecreated:" and got it to show up but I'm wondering if there's a way to exclude a certain filetype?

Furthermore, does anyone just have a list of known search operators that work with this? I find it a bit silly that I have to do an internet search to figure out how to search in Windows 7. Not bashing the OS as I love it far more than XP and especially Vista but I couldn't find any operators anywhere in Windows 7's actual help files and this forum more often than not can help me find the answers I'm looking for much better than any place else.

 

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