In Vista, it is possible to find and replace a specific name that I used many files on the hard drive?

My apologies if someone already asked this (I couldn't find the answer however). I used the name of a person to dozens of (mostly Word) documents that are kept in many different files on my hard drive. I know that I can dig each document separately and then use hidden word and replace the tool to change the name. But this will inevitably take time. Is it possible to do a through - computer find and replace so that I don't have to do this exercise once? Any help gratefully received. Thank you.

Hello

I suggest you go through the article and check if it helps.

Searching in Windows Vista, part 1

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-CA/Windows-Vista/searching-in-Windows-Vista-part-1-secrets-of-the-search-box

Searching in Windows Vista, part 2

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-CA/Windows-Vista/searching-in-Windows-Vista-part-2-Start-menu-and-control-panel-search-tips

Searching in Windows Vista, part 3

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-CA/Windows-Vista/searching-in-Windows-Vista-part-3-using-advanced-search-for-those-hard-to-find-files

Improve Windows searches using the index: frequently asked questions

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-CA/Windows-Vista/improve-Windows-searches-using-the-index-frequently-asked-questions

Hope this helps and let us know if you need more assistance.

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