Windows 10: Search Box Missing from File Explorer through 3 Insider Updates

Discus and support Search Box Missing from File Explorer through 3 Insider Updates in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I'm frustrated... It's been 3 Windows Updates since I had a search box in File Explorer... and more annoying is that every time I do a search (knowing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by frankc4691, Jun 20, 2019.

  1. Search Box Missing from File Explorer through 3 Insider Updates


    I'm frustrated... It's been 3 Windows Updates since I had a search box in File Explorer...
    and more annoying is that every time I do a search (knowing I'm not the only one with this issue) i come across an endless stream of "help articles" that claim to have the solution... yes, I've already stopped and started the search service - yes, already rebuilt the index - yes, I have restarted my computer - yes, of course I ran the troubleshooter... ugh.

    This couldn't have come at a worse time as I'm re-configuring and restructuring my entire file system arrangement as well as migrating my vast music library from Google to PCloud (rearranging how they are filed, I used to have a separate folder for each album now I am combining into consolidated folders and using search on the root allows me to gather, pull and rearrange what I need done within seconds)... just explaining why so important lol

    Does anyone with beyond basic troubleshooting skills know how to fix this?
    (see image below)
    Surface Book 1st Gen i5-6300U Insider Build 18922 pre-re 190614-1427

    Thank you in advance
    Chris


    Search Box Missing from File Explorer through 3 Insider Updates [​IMG]


    :)
     
    frankc4691, Jun 20, 2019
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  2. JohnHeinz Win User

    Windows 10 Search box

    Which instructions are you suggesting I missed? There is no search icon. Right clicking the taskbar shows no search option. The "small characters" or icons trick did nothing. The regedit thing:
    Follow these steps to turn on the hidden search box:

    • Open regedit
    • Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search
    • Inside the search key, create the new DWORD value named EnableSearchBox and set it to 1
    • Restart your computer or simply Explorer Shell
    Did not give me a search option that I can find.

    So in at least MY version of windows 10 there is no search box I can find that will allow me to search my own computer to find possible misplaced files.

    So what are the instructions?
     
    JohnHeinz, Jun 20, 2019
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  3. File Explorer Search Not Working


    I am trying to search in File Explorer (Windows Explorer, My Computer) and it will not find anything. I can copy text from a name in the list and paste it in the search box and it still finds nothing. I have looked at the suggestions that have been posted and nothing I find that is relative to this works. Anyone have any suggestions? I am running Win 10 Pro on an I3 coustom desktop computer.
     
    Maestro2711, Jun 20, 2019
    #3
  4. Arul_D Win User

    Search Box Missing from File Explorer through 3 Insider Updates

    File Explorer - Search box

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am sorry to know that you are facing issues with Windows 10.

    If you're having problems locating specific files, folders, or other items on your computer, try using the Search and Indexing troubleshooter to fix the problem. It makes sure that the Windows Search service is running, and checks
    to see whether you have the correct permissions to search all the directories on your computer.

    I would suggest you to try the below methods and check if it helps.

    Method 1:

    Go to Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click
    Troubleshooting. Click View all, and then click
    Search and Indexing.

    Method 2:

    I would suggest you to reset the Windows explorer. Please follow the steps:

    1. Press
    Ctrl + Shift + Esc and locate for Windows Explorer.

    2. Right click on the
    Windows Explorer and click on End task.

    3. On top of the Task Manager click on
    File and click on Run new task.

    4. Type
    explorer.exe inside the box and hit Enter.

    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Arul_D, Jun 20, 2019
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