Windows 10: Can't search zip files by filename in explorer?

Discus and support Can't search zip files by filename in explorer? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Have a folder with a bunch of zip files, if I search the folder I get no results even though I can see the file names. Example: I search for "blue"... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/wozmatic, Feb 20, 2020.

  1. Can't search zip files by filename in explorer?


    Have a folder with a bunch of zip files, if I search the folder I get no results even though I can see the file names.

    Example: I search for "blue"

    And the files in the folder are:

    blue.zip

    red.zip

    green.zip

    There are no results.

    What's up?

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    /u/wozmatic, Feb 20, 2020
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  2. JeffCL Win User

    Searching for a string within a filename in File Explorer

    I want to search a folder for filenames that contain the word "Committee". When in File Explorer, I type "Committee" into the Search field and hit enter. It finds (highlights in yellow) files that start with "Committee" but not the ones where "Committee"
    is embedded in the file name. For example:

    • "Committee-Mission-Roles-and-Responsibilities" = finds it and highlights "Committee" in yellow
    • "19510701ListClubCommitteesReportDirectorsBW" = Lists this file but does not highlight "Committee" in yellow
    • "20150526MinutesBoard" = Lists this file because the word "Committee" is in the text of the file.
    Is there a way to do a search that lists only filenames that contain the word "Committee"? I don't want files listed if the word "Committee" is not part of the filename.

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    JeffCL, Feb 20, 2020
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  3. Arul_D Win User
    .zip can't be set to File Explorer

    Hello Kathleen,

    I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.


    • Type Default programs
      in the search bar and press enter

    • Click on choose default programs by file type

    • Select .zip
      and select File Explorer
    Also you can visit the below link Zip and unzip files.
    (Steps applies to Windows 10).

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows-8/zip-unzip-files

    Hope this helps. Post us with status we will be glad to help you.
     
    Arul_D, Feb 20, 2020
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  4. Can't search zip files by filename in explorer?

    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, Feb 20, 2020
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