How do I folder search in xubuntu file manager like ubuntu?

Asked by Wert

Since Ubuntu is not working with my low graphics GPU they have advised me to use xubuntu or lubuntu but I have chosen xubuntu because it has searcher in start menu like ubuntu. Now the problem is there's no searcher on the file manager like in ubuntu. What can I do to enable that folder searcher?

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
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You can use the terminal with:

sudo updatedb

Which will update a file with ALL files on the system.You can then use:

locate something

To search super quickly

There is also tracker and beagle which are GUI apps:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FindingFiles#Tracker

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Wert (doushabu06) said :
#2

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.