What is a .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS file?
The file extension .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS refers to a Windows Search Connector File. This type of file is used by Microsoft Windows to save searches that connect to remote locations. It contains information necessary to link to web services or remote storage areas, allowing users to access and browse remote files directly from the Windows Explorer interface, just like browsing local files.
To use a .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS file, it must first be set up on your computer. This setup involves using an OpenSearch Description (.OSDX) file. The .OSDX file includes details about the remote service you want to connect to. When you open this .OSDX file, Windows automatically installs the .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS file in the [user]\Searches\ directory on your computer. In this directory, the file appears as a special folder marked with a magnifying glass icon, indicating it's a search connector.
When you double-click on this special folder, Windows Explorer opens up displaying the contents stored at the remote location, allowing you to interact with these files as if they were stored on your own computer.
It's important to note that the .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS files themselves do not show their file extension, so they appear simply as named folders with a magnifying glass.
The primary program needed to open and use .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS files is Microsoft Windows itself, as this functionality is built into the operating system. There are no additional programs required to open these files once they are properly set up.
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