The new Windows 7 Search is greatly improved over previous versions and allows you to search for data on local and networked machines. Today we take it a step further and show you how to extend the search capability to sites on the Internet.

与以前的版本相比，新的Windows 7 Search有了很大的改进，并允许您在本地和联网计算机上搜索数据。 今天，我们将更进一步，向您展示如何将搜索功能扩展到Internet上的站点。

This new search feature in Windows 7 lets you search content on remote locations right in side Windows Explorer. Now from the desktop you can search different websites without having to open a new browser session. This is feature will also allow IT administrators to employ for searching through the company SharePoint site.

Windows 7中的这项新搜索功能使您可以在Windows资源管理器中的远程位置上搜索内容。 现在，您可以从桌面上搜索其他网站，而不必打开新的浏览器会话。 此功能还将使IT管理员可以雇用其通过公司SharePoint网站进行搜索。

Using Search Connectors

使用搜索连接器

After downloading a search connector just double click on the OSDX file to install it.

下载搜索连接器后，只需双击OSDX文件进行安装。

You will get a Windows message asking if you’re sure you want to install the connector.

您将收到Windows消息，询问您是否确定要安装连接器。

The connectors show up in Windows Explorer on the left side under favorites. Select the one you want to use and then type in what you’re looking for in the search box.

连接器显示在Windows资源管理器中“收藏夹”下的左侧。 选择您要使用的那个，然后在搜索框中键入您要寻找的东西。

Results are displayed as you type in what you’re looking for.

输入要查找的内容时会显示结果。

If you activate the Preview Pane you can get an overview of the page.

如果您激活预览窗格，则可以获取页面的概述。

Here is an example of using the TechNet Search Connector.

这是使用TechNet搜索连接器的示例。

Search Connectors will only work in Windows 7 so if you are an early adopter you can check out this new feature. There are a bunch of Search Connectors online you just need to do a search, and in fact you can make them yourself. To get you started download our Search Connector for this site.

搜索连接器仅在Windows 7中有效，因此，如果您是早期采用者，则可以查看此新功能。 您可以在线搜索许多搜索连接器，实际上，您可以自己进行搜索。 为了帮助您开始下载此站点的搜索连接器。

Download the How-To Geek Search Connector

下载How-To Geek搜索连接器

翻译自: https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4385/search-websites-from-your-desktop-in-windows-7-with-search-connectors/