# Searching for Files Backed Up Using Backup Sets

When you view backed up data for your computer using a backup set, you can search for files from the most recent indexed backup.

To search for files across all servers from the global search bar, see Performing a Global Search for Files.

## Procedure

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Files.

   The Overview page appears.

2. Go to the Files tab, and then click the file server.

   The file server page appears.

3. To search for files, use the search bar in the upper-right corner of the page.

4. Click the search box to use the following options that modify the search:

   - Filename: Search for files that include the search string in the file name.

     You can use wildcards in the search string. For more information about using wildcard characters, see Advanced filter patterns and wildcard reference - Windows and UNIX.

   - Contains: Search for files that contain the search string.

     You can use wildcards in the search string. For more information about using wildcard characters, see Advanced filter patterns and wildcard reference - Windows and UNIX.

   - File Type: To find files of a specific type, select a file type.

   - Modified: To find files that were modified within a point in time or a time range, select this option.

   - Backup set: To find files within a specific backup set, select a backup set.

   - Include Folders: To include folders in the results, select this option.

   - Show Deleted Items: To include files that were deleted, select this option.

   Important

   You can also search for deleted files by their size. Use operators and units to specify the size. For instance, to find files that are 8 MB or smaller, enter '<=8MB'.

5. Click Search.

6. To restore an item in the search results, select the item, and then click Restore to restore files in-place or to another computer.

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