Windows 10: How do I turn off Wb search now that you have messed up file search?

Ok....So last update out of the blue MS changed file explorer to use some new search that doesn't work right and gives wrong answers. Long story short I was forced to turn windows search back on for browsing files on MY computer.


Now ..I had cortana and search off for a reason, that being I don't want web access unless I do it. Not some AI bot.

So my question is how do I shut down online crawls with out losing my ability to browse files on my computer ?


I have web search off in Group policy and every other thing I can think of other then disabling windows search again ..which I mentioned pretty much makes file explorer useless ?


attached is a simple search ...and my GP settings as you can see I get a map!!! and (Blocked out) location specific results.. and yes I have location turned off also ......a lot of good that does ...

I was looking for the computer hardware app on my computer. and thats what I got .

GRRR......spyware.


What i should have gotten was no result (typo) or the actual thing I was looking for ..nothing else !!






:)

 

Search Question

Which is why I suggested he try there instead. TPU is too limited of a user base to search here alone for anything gaming related.

 

Search Content of MHT files

Hi David,

Most probably, this is a problem with the search and indexing of your Windows 10 computer. For us to provide the best resolution possible, we would like to clarify the following:

• Are you trying to search the content of MHT files using Cortana?
• Have you tried searching it using the File Explorer?
• Are you using a third-party app to search for the content of MHT files?

As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you run the troubleshooter for search and indexing. To run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter, follow these steps:

• Click the Start button and select the Settings
  icon.
• Choose Update & Security from the list.
• Click Troubleshoot in the left pane of the window.
• Under Find and fix other problems.
• Select Search and Indexing and click Run the troubleshooter.

We'll keep an eye out for your response.

 

Search Question

I've done some searching on here over the years, and mostly been aggravated at the results. Case in point: 5 minutes ago I went to search for anyone having issues with 5.1 audio on Wolfenstein new order. So, I started simple with
New Order
. that didn't go well. So, I swapped to "New Order". That gave me this result

Search Results for Query: "new order"

• The following words were not included in your search because they are too short, too long, or too common: new

Is there any way to change or improve our search engine? Or is there a better way to search for something like that?