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How do I search for all files containing an ampersand (&) in the filename without returning heaps of other unrelated filenames?
How do I search for all files containing an ampersand (&) in the filename without returning heaps of other unrelated filenames?
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Inappropriate?dir "*&*"
That worked for my very limited testing - let me know if there are scenarios where that results in a false positive. -
Inappropriate?Great thanks for that Bruce, it works in a CMD window, but do you know if this is possible in Vista's search as opposed to in the command prompt? See image...
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Leo
I’m grateful
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Inappropriate?Sorry, I don't know how to do that from the search box, or if it is even possible there. I'll ask around.
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Inappropriate?I can see from the picture you're using Vista - do you know what version of Windows Search you are using?
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Inappropriate?My colleagues at Microsoft (thanks, Jonas!) tell me you can do it from the search box like this:
name:~"*&*" -
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