File Extension Library


.CANNEDSEARCH File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: System Files

What are .CANNEDSEARCH files and how to open them?

Can't open .CANNEDSEARCH file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CANNEDSEARCH file.

What is a .CANNEDSEARCH file extension?

.CANNEDSEARCH file extension is created by Apple. .CANNEDSEARCH has been classified as System Files.

.CANNEDSEARCH is Apple Predefined Search

A CANNEDSEARCH folder is a folder used by Finder, an OS X program that allows users to organize and search files on their computer. It contains search values which enables a user to save common searches in order to decrease query times. CANNEDSEARCH folders are similar to .SAVEDSEARCH files.

CANNEDSEARCH folders are referenced by Finder for searching the contents of a computer, which includes applications, folders, and files. These folders are appended with the ".cannedSearch" extension, even though they are folders. OS X comes loaded with canned searches, most commonly the "All My Files" search in Finder. Therefore, most users will never see the CANNEDSEARCH folder. However, if you would like to add and/or modify search queries in Finder you will most likely come across the CANNEDSEARCH folder.

CANNEDSEARCH folders are located in the following directory:/System/Library/CoreServices/Finder.app/Contents/Resource/MyLibraries/

Common CANNEDSEARCH Filenames

myDocuments.cannedSearch - The default name for the folder that contains the "All My Files" search.

List of all softwares that can open the Apple Predefined Search
Mac
Apple Finder

How to fix problems with .CANNEDSEARCH files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CANNEDSEARCH files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CANNEDSEARCH file format
  2. You need to check the .CANNEDSEARCH file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)