Change Shortcut Key - Windows + F

ortnpalms · 12-08-2008, 09:11 AM

I have Vista and I am supposed to be able to bring up the Windows Explorer Advanced Search Box by pressing Windows (the flag key) + F. However, instead when I press those keys I get a small box labeled "Google" on the top Left and "Options" on the top right, and an entry form box. I presume this is some form of Google search. However I need to be able to access Windows Explorer Advanced Search box. How can I change my computer's settings so that Windows + F brings up Windows Explorer Advanced Search and not a Google search?

Thanks.

ortnpalms · 12-11-2008, 12:16 PM

I got my questioned answered on an MS Vista Forum:

Open Control Panel, click Classic View in the Tasks Pane.
Double click Default Programs.
Select Set Your Default Programs.

Select the Windows Search Explorer in that list.
Select Set this program as default.
Click OK.

desigac · 02-18-2009, 06:43 AM

12-08-2008, 09:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
ortnpalms Noogle Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Change Shortcut Key - Windows + F I have Vista and I am supposed to be able to bring up the Windows Explorer Advanced Search Box by pressing Windows (the flag key) + F. However, instead when I press those keys I get a small box labeled "Google" on the top Left and "Options" on the top right, and an entry form box. I presume this is some form of Google search. However I need to be able to access Windows Explorer Advanced Search box. How can I change my computer's settings so that Windows + F brings up Windows Explorer Advanced Search and not a Google search? Thanks.

12-11-2008, 12:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
ortnpalms Noogle Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Answer Found I got my questioned answered on an MS Vista Forum: Open Control Panel, click Classic View in the Tasks Pane. Double click Default Programs. Select Set Your Default Programs. Select the Windows Search Explorer in that list. Select Set this program as default. Click OK.

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02-18-2009, 06:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
desigac Elite Googler Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 12 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts	You can visit the classic view page through Control panel to set the default the Windows Search Explorer. Thanks Work Jobs \| Jobs home \| Free money \| Earn money \| Part Time \| Data Entry \| Free Online job Ecommerce Business Solution \| Ecommerce Website \| Ecommerce Web Hosting \| Ebooks \| Jobs

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