Research within a tree of files for a string in a file

Okay, I give up...

I'm trying to search for a particular string like "xyz" in a bunch of files in various places in a tree *.txt - all folders and files in that I want to search are rooted in a particular folder.

It used to be that Windows Explorer has a "Find files and folders" feature that had a "Search subfolders" box was just very well worked and intuitive.

However, with the new improved search facility, I can't it to search for a string in a file tree. And assistance does not help.

I even went in search, typed in "*.txt" for the name, and the search string, I get "name of xyz: * .txt" and the string is not found, even though I know that it is located in at least one of the files in the file tree under 'place' which is like C:\apk

Could point me to it someone please to a description of how to do this, or maybe a pointer quick as to what I'm doing wrong?
Thank you!

Hello Paul,

The syntax for Windows Search is now quite different.  On the one hand, the jokers work differently and are rarely needed for common searches.  Try instead to use the ext property:

XYZ ext:txt

However, remember that Windows Search is now based on word, not on the character.  When you search the contents of the file, if the string "xyz" is in the middle of a Word, it can not be found unless it is preceded by a space, an uppercase letter or a punctuation character.  Thus, you may need to perform a search on part of the word preceding the string "xyz".

There is good information on the new syntax of search here:
http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/products/winfamily/desktopsearch/TechnicalResources/advquery.mspx

Regarding the search for subfolders by default on Vista, the option is set in the search window "Folder Options" tab dialog.

Some other tips:

Remember that the parent folder is set to be indexed in the Indexing Options dialog boxes.

Be aware that the type of search you do is preferable to Windows Explorer or the main search box, not in the start menu.  The latter has its options, which are often more restrictive than other methods.

Mr. Doug in New Jersey

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