Press the WIN + D keys at the same time to access the Windows 8 desktop. Press the WIN + R keys at the same time, then type your search criteria into the dialog box. Press “Enter” to execute your search. Windows 8 will search for installed programs and apps that match your search criteria.

How do I open the search bar on Windows 8?

In Windows 8, you can tap the Win key and start typing to search. Or you can simply press Win+S, and the Search Charms will open. You can also carry out this interesting little exercise, that lets you pin a shortcut to search everywhere on your Windows 8 computer from the taskbar.

How do I find programs on Windows?

In the search box on the taskbar, type the name of the app or program, or press the Windows key on your keyboard and start typing.