How to locate a file in command prompt without having to direct to the specific folder

To locate a file in the command prompt without navigating to the specific folder, you can use the dir command with the /s (search subdirectories) and /b (bare format) options. This will search for the file throughout the directory tree and display only the file paths.

Here's how you can do it:

1. Open Command Prompt:

   • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.

2. Use the dir Command:
   To search for a specific file, use the dir command with the /s and /b options. For example, to search for a file named "myfile.txt," you would use:

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   dir /s /b myfile.txt
   
   

   This command will display all occurrences of the file "myfile.txt" with their full paths.

3. Review Results:
   The command will display a list of file paths where "myfile.txt" is located. If the file is located in multiple directories, all paths will be listed.

Keep in mind that searching the entire file system can take some time, especially if you have a large number of files. If you know the approximate location where the file might be, it's recommended to narrow down the search by navigating to that directory before using the dir command.