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How to show all subfolder contents through search function in Windows 7?

Unlike in Windows XP, Windows 7 do not show the contents of subfolders by searching with no content in the search box. Instead you need to enter an asterisk (*) for the folder contents to appear in a search.

Click inside search box on top corner on right hand side and enter an asterisk (*). Now click search to see the contents of all folders.

 

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