How to search for multiple filename extensions in Windows 8?

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How can I search for multiple filename extensions in Windows 8?

Semicolon does not work:

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score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 14 '14 at 18:27

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In Windows 7 you can use OR to search for multiple items, try that.

answered Apr 14 '14 at 18:27

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score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 14 '14 at 20:49

You can use the OR statement to search for multiple file types at once. Like so: *.xml OR *.bat
I just tested it myself ^{(Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit)} and it works like a charm

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How to search for multiple filename extensions in Windows 8?

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