Fix findstr to ignore matching filenames with path

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To modify the findstr command in Windows to ignore matching filenames with a path, you can use the /C: option along with the "*" wildcard. Here's an example:

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findstr /C:"*string*" "C:\path\to\files\*.txt"

In this example:

  • /C:"*string*" specifies the search string using the /C: option. The * wildcard matches any number of characters.
  • "C:\path\to\files\*.txt" specifies the path to the directory containing the files you want to search (C:\path\to\files) and the file extension (*.txt).

By using the * wildcard in the /C: option, the findstr command will ignore the matching filenames with a path and only search for the provided string within the file contents.

Make sure to adjust the path and search string to match your specific requirements.

Note: The findstr command searches for text within files and supports various options for filtering and formatting the output. Refer to the findstr documentation (findstr /?) for more information on its usage and available options.