---
title: "Windows: How to find saved files – here's how"
url: https://lookeen.com/blog/windows-how-to-find-saved-files-here-s-how
lang: en
description: "Can't find your saved files on your Windows PC anymore? Here's how you can easily locate them again."
author: "Froher Yosofy"
published: 2021-04-07T13:23:09+00:00
modified: 2026-11-11T05:03:22+00:00
---

# Windows: How to find saved files – here's how

You’ve saved files on your PC but can no longer find them? Don’t worry; you can easily locate them using simple search queries. Learn how this works in this blog post. You can apply the following instructions to all Windows versions.

## Find Files with Windows Search

To find your file using Windows Search, you can enter a keyword that matches your searched file in the search field next to the Windows key. Windows Search also works if you want to find a folder. After your search query, Windows Search shows you all possible results and the storage path of your file. Alternatively, you can open the Windows Explorer and search within specific areas of your files and folders. For example, if you have saved your files in the Pictures section, you can explicitly search for your file or folder in “Pictures”. After a short wait, possible search results will also be displayed here.

The disadvantage of Windows Search is undoubtedly the time it takes. Depending on your PC’s performance, it can take several minutes before you see the first search results. Therefore, as an alternative to Windows Search, it is worth considering Lookeen’s free desktop search.

![Find Files with Windows Search](https://lookeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Dateien-wiederfinden.jpg)

## Find Files with Lookeen Search

Lookeen searches for all data on your PC. It does not matter whether they are located on a local hard drive, external drives, or network folders. Search your personal folders [for emails, PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, as well as many other file types](https://lookeen.com/desktop-search). After downloading the software, you can search for your file using a keyword.

Even while entering your search query, initial results are displayed to you. Thanks to the Search-As-You-Type feature, your search queries can be processed in seconds. You thus save a considerable amount of time compared to Windows Search. Additionally, the hits from your search are highlighted in color in the results list. Documents are also displayed clearly in the preview view. Files that a Windows Search might easily overlook are guaranteed to be found by Lookeen. Lookeen is free for individual users and is the best alternative to Windows Search. [Click here for the video tutorial showing you how to find files on your PC using Lookeen Search.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrEhBMtYKkI)

With Lookeen Search, you can also find lost emails in Outlook. [Find out how this works here.](https://lookeen.com/solutions/outlook-search/outlook-search)

See you soon!

[Find all your files again with the Lookeen search in seconds!](https://lookeen.com/solutions/desktop-search/desktop-search)