Finder doesn't find the files

I have some problems with Finder. When I search for pref files for instance they doesn't appear.
I did'nt have the same problem in Tiger.
Best regards
Soeren

you need to include system files in a search when looking for pref files (they are excluded by default).
Type commandoptionspace, in the resulting search window click on + ,then on "Kind", select "other...". In the resulting pop-up choose "system files" and set to include them.

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