How To Search for OLE Articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base

You can use the Microsoft Knowledge Base keywords provided in this article to search for OLE-related articles.

Knowledge Base Keywords for OLE


Specific Operating Systems

Search Instructions for Each Search Portal

NOTE: The portals below may be updated at a future date; therefore, the steps may be slightly different from what is indicated here.

Knowledge Base Search (http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=kbinfo)

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MSDN Online Support (http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=http%3a%2f%2fsupport.microsoft.com%2fservicedesks%2fmsdn%2f) Advanced Search (select KB Search in the left column)

1. In step 1, My Search is about:, either select All Microsoft Products or limit your search to a particular product or technology.
2. In step 2, I want to search by:, select Keyword Search using and All Words.
3. In step 3, My question is, use a combination of Knowledge Base keywords and search criteria. Examples:
   kbOLE - returns all OLE articles.
   kbOLE kbContainer - returns all OLE articles that cover container topics.
   kbOLE kbContainer Access Violation - returns all OLE articles that discuss container topics and access violations. Note that "Access Violation" is not a keyword, it is simply additional criteria.
4. Click go to run your search.

MSDN Online Search (http://search.msdn.microsoft.com/search/search.aspx?st=a) http://search.msdn.microsoft.com/search/search.aspx?st=a

1. In step 1, Enter your search word(s) or phrase, type a combination of Knowledge Base keywords and search criteria. Examples:
   kbOLE - returns all OLE articles.
   kbOLE kbContainer - returns all OLE articles that cover container topics.
   kbOLE kbContainer Access Violation - returns all OLE articles that discuss container topics and access violations. Note that "Access Violation" is not a keyword, it is simply additional criteria.
2. In step 2, Select your search criteria:, select All Words.
3. In step 3, Specify your search scope, select Knowledge Base.
4. Click Search to run your search.

For additional information on searches, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: