How to Find Programs in Windows 8
Method 1 of 4:
Searching the Modern Interface
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Press the WIN + C keys at the same time using your keyboard. This will display the Charms menu. -
Click on 'Search,' then type the name of the program you're searching for. -
Click on the program when it displays in search results.
Method 2 of 4:
Searching the Desktop
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Press the WIN + D keys at the same time to access the Windows 8 desktop.[1] -
Press the WIN + R keys at the same time, then type your search criteria into the dialog box. -
Press 'Enter' to execute your search. Windows 8 will search for installed programs and apps that match your search criteria.
Method 3 of 4:
Using File Explorer on the Desktop
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Press the WIN + D keys at the same time to access the Windows 8 desktop. -
Click on the 'Folder' icon displayed in the taskbar. This will open a new session of File Explorer. -
Click on the 'Search libraries' field, then type the name of the program you're searching for. -
Select the program when it displays in search results.[2]
Method 4 of 4:
Browsing Apps
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Right-click on your Windows 8 desktop from the Start screen. -
Click on 'All Apps' displayed at the bottom right corner of your screen. A list of all installed programs will display on-screen in alphabetical order. -
Select the program when it displays in search results.
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