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Aug 19, 2005, 08:23 PM
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Hello,
how can i do a search and get a result only for the pdf files.
Thanks
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Aug 20, 2005, 05:43 AM
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| In Windows, click Start, then Search.
use this feature to search this:
*.pdf
When using this tool to search, the "*" means "anything". |
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Aug 20, 2005, 05:59 AM
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Pay to call ScottGem for advice ($.75/min) | Just one thing to add to Rick's answer, you want to select to search Files and Folders. | |
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Aug 21, 2005, 02:50 AM
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#4
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Hi,
As another said, the Start/Search will work, for xp.
If you have Win98SE, it will be go to Start/Find/ then Files or Folders.
Type in *.pdf; and the * is the symbol over the 8 key on the keypad.
Press and hold down the Shift key, then the 8 key.
It will find any file name ending in .pdf.
Search the C: Drive.
Best wishes,
fredg | |
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Aug 21, 2005, 03:18 AM
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Pay to call ScottGem for advice ($.75/min) | Another Fred echo | |
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Aug 21, 2005, 04:43 AM
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| search at the net "google or yahoo"
Hello, experts
I ment a search at searcg engine not at windows.
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Aug 21, 2005, 06:28 AM
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| You could do a search on simply ".pdf", but you would get thousands upon thousands of results. If you are looking for something specific, you could put in keywords along with .pdf - for example:
I want to search for a model 682c9 VCR instruction manaul in PDF format, so I would use these keywords when searching:
682c9 along with VCR and .pdf
and hopefully that would yield some helpful results. | |
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Aug 21, 2005, 08:42 AM
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| Yes, you'll need to use search terms.
At Google, there is a link for "Advanced Search" off to the right. Click it. Complete the applicable fields of the first 4 fields, then two more fields down you'll see a "File Format" option. Choose PDF there.
Click the Google Search button and you're on your way. | |
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Aug 21, 2005, 03:31 PM
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Pay to call ScottGem for advice ($.75/min) | QUOTE=dod_wow2000]Hello, experts
I ment a search at searcg engine not at windows.
Thanks[/quote]
You need to be WAY more specific that that. There are millions of PDF documents on the WEB. What EXACTLY are you looking for. | |
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Aug 22, 2005, 05:11 AM
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Hi,
If I knew what you were specifically looking for, in regards to .pdf files, I might be able to help you more.
As others stated, simply searching at Google for pdf files can give you a LOT of links to research!
Best wishes,
fredg | |
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