Windows 10: Windows 10 search function not finding any files in any folders

Discus and support Windows 10 search function not finding any files in any folders in Cortana to solve the problem; I used to be able to type in part of the name of a file in a folder and the search function would find the file and I could click it. In the past... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by AmyJ2112, Jan 21, 2019.

  1. AmyJ2112 Win User

    Windows 10 search function not finding any files in any folders


    I used to be able to type in part of the name of a file in a folder and the search function would find the file and I could click it. In the past couple of months, I have changed nothing but now whenever I search for a file in a folder (even if I type the entire name exactly or even if I type just one letter that is in every file) it says "no items match your search". I tried the troubleshooter for the search function but it just said it can't fix anything. How can I fix this so I can search for files again? This is really annoying when I have files that are strings of numbers and I need to be able to find files quickly. Thanks!

    :)
     
    AmyJ2112, Jan 21, 2019
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  2. enso Win User

    Quick Access not searching Pictures folder


    Summary, that last suggestion didn't work.

    • I moved the pictures to another folder temporarily.


    • Since there were no troubleshooting steps for this scenario, just for the heck of it, I ran through the restore steps. Copied some pictures into the Pictures folder, ran a Quick Access search and initial problem remains: Searching all of QA doesn't find any files in Pictures folder, running search on just the Pictures folder does. I want to run a global search and find matching files in any/all of the Documents, Music, Videos, and Pictures folders.
    That article dates from 2015 and I'm guessing is out of date. I hope it didn't create potential future problems in my registry.

    Bottom line: I'm still looking for a fix.
     
  3. Unable to open any files/folders using Search function on Windows 10

    Hi,

    To resolve your concern about searching any files/folders with an index rebuild, we suggest that you follow these steps:

    • Go to Control Panel and find Indexing Options.
    • Under Indexing Options, make sure that Windows is indexing the location on which your files/folders are saved.
    If the files are not listed like the Users folder (Documents and Desktop folders), you can manually add them.

    • Click Modify then you should see the list of all locations on your computer.
    • Find the desired drive or folder which contains the files you'd like to be indexed and check the box next to it.
    • Hit OK and you'll return to the Indexing Options.
    NOTE: If you're not facing a total malfunction of Windows Search, you can quickly jump to
    Indexing Options by searching from the Start Menu (Windows 7 and Windows 10) or the
    Start Screen (Windows 8 and 8.1).

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    PreciousLeb, Jan 21, 2019
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 search function not finding any files in any folders

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 21, 2019
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