Microsoft KB Archive/308884

= HOW TO: Search for People and Groups on the Internet in Windows XP =

Article ID: 308884

Article Last Modified on 10/27/2002

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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This article was previously published under Q308884



IN THIS TASK
SUMMARY
 * Search the Internet by Using a Phrase or Sentence
 * Search the Internet by Using a Directory or Internet Service



SUMMARY
There are two ways to search for people on the Internet with Search Companion. You can type a phrase or sentence, such as &quot;give me information about John Smith in Anytown, USA&quot; and the search results may include anything from John Smith's address to his genealogy Web page. You can also choose from several Internet search services that specialize in finding e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and names. This article describes both processes of searching for people and groups on the Internet.

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Search the Internet by Using a Phrase or Sentence
To use a phrase (a &quot;natural language&quot; query) to find information on the Internet:
 * 1) Click Start, and then click Search.
 * 2) Click Search the Internet.
 * 3) Type a phrase or sentence that describes the information that you want, and then click Search.

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Search the Internet by Using a Directory or Internet Service
To select an Internet search service that specializes in finding people:
 * 1) Click Start, and then click Search.
 * 2) Click Printers, computers, or people.
 * 3) Click People in your address book.
 * 4) In the Look in box, click the directory service or Internet search service that you want to use, and then click Web Site.
 * 5) Follow the instructions that are displayed by the Internet search service that you choose.

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