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Three Methods to Search Programs on Windows 8

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated

Many people may have no idea about how to search programs on Windows 8 computer. As a result, this article will introduce three methods to search programs on Windows 8.

Video guide on how to search programs on Windows 8:

Method 1: Search programs in the Charms Menu.

Step 1: Open Charms Menu.

Press WIN key (also referred to Windows logo key) and C key at the same time to open the Charms Menu.

open charm menu

Step 2: Select Search in the menu.

select search in charm menu

Step 3: In the Search Bar, type the name of the program you want to find in the empty box and click the search button, as shown in the following screen shot. Then the program will appear on the left.

type app name in search box

Method 2: Search programs directly in the Search Bar.

To use this method, you can follow the procedures below.

Step 1: Open Windows 8 Search Bar.

Simultaneously press WIN key and F key to enter Search Bar.

open search

Step 2: Select Apps in the list.

select apps in the list

Step 3: Enter the program title in the search box and tap the search button on the right, as the following picture exhibits.

enter program name in box and click search button

Method 3: Search programs on Windows 8 in the Apps list.

Step 1: Right click any icon or blank space on the Start Menu and choose All apps on the bottom right corner.

select all apps on bottom right

Step 2: After entering the Apps list, you can find the program you would like to search in the list.

find programs in apps interface

In a conclusion, these three methods are really helpful in searching programs on Windows 8 computer.

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