CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista12To empty the Recycle Bin:1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens.2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to emptythe bin.3 Click Yes. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin.Searching for filesIf you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristicsin common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can usethe Search utility. to search by:Files and folders found using this utility can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directlyfrom the list in the results window.Using the Windows SearchTo find files and folders using the Search:1 Click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens.2 If you want to search on your computer by file or folder name, type in all or part of thefile or folder name in the Search box in the top right of the window.• If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that name.• If you type part of the name, Search will list all of the file and folder names containing the lettersyou typed.3 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list.CautionEmptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. Thesefiles cannot be restored.HelpFor more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Helpand Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, thenpress ENTER.HelpFor more information about searching for files and folders, click Start, then click Helpand Support. Type searching in the Search Help box, then press E NTER.
