Win2K Search for Files

[vlus]

As with NT I search from the start button | search | find files or folders, however, in NT, i am used to doing a search where either:

a) what i type in is EXACTLY what i'm looking for and dont display any other results, or
b) i could optionally use a wildcard to get files that are similar

For example, in NT... a search for abc.gif... would either turn up abc.gif or nothing at all... and a search for *abc.gif might turn up abc.gif and xyzabc.gif

However, I found that in Win2k, a search for abc.gif... assumes a wildcard by default, so instead of just giving me abc.gif when i search for abc.gif... it might give me two hundred other files that contain abc.gif

Is there a registry or other setting somewhere to change this default search to normal. (only use wildcard if i tell it to)

Thx in advance!
v

 

[mpnut]

I don't know that there is a registry setting you can change, but if you put it in quotes, i believe it will only search on what is typed. So if you put in "abc.gif" it wouldn't find the xyzabc.gif.

 

[vlus]

Thx for fast reply. Your suggestion does, indeed work and will provide a useable solution for me.

I am still interested if anyone has any ideas on how to force this action via registry or other modification.

Thx again and have a great day.

vic