Windows 10: File Explorer search syntax

Discus and support File Explorer search syntax in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I want to do a relatively simple search.I have a folder with many files ~500 . I want to copy to another folder files with names that do not have _PM... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by CVHorie, Mar 4, 2025.

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    File Explorer search syntax


    I want to do a relatively simple search.I have a folder with many files ~500 . I want to copy to another folder files with names that do not have _PM in themHow do I search for then select those files?i.e. can I search for: and not "_PM"?

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