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Searching for files in Vista?

How do you search for files that include "@" in the filename from the search window?

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Guest [Entry]

"In Vista:

press Win+F to show search window
open Advanced search
select Location (for example Local Hard Drives)
type * @ * in Name field (without spaces between * and @)
to narrow search to files select Document in Show only:
press Search

Alternatively you can just type following into search box in Windows explorer:

name:*@* kind:docs"
Guest [Entry]

"Best app for file searches I've found is ""Everything"" - and it's lightning fast.
Available at http://www.voidtools.com/
Makes the Windows search look like steam driven."