Windows 10: Windows Explorer and searching files

Discus and support Windows Explorer and searching files in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Normally when I open an explorer window and lets say click DESKTOP or DOWNLOADS, the display quickly and automaticatcally displays whatever I click on.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Chazperx, Feb 27, 2020.

  1. Chazperx Win User

    Windows Explorer and searching files


    Normally when I open an explorer window and lets say click DESKTOP or DOWNLOADS, the display quickly and automaticatcally displays whatever I click on. Occationally when I click on DESKTOP or DOWNLOADS or any other folder for that matter, I see the Quick Access green bar scrolling across like its looking for something. Its very fustrating because I have to WAIT before I can do anything. This also occurs when I am browsing.


    I have what I believe is a fairly good system: i7-6700 @ 3.4GHz / 32GB Ram and the drive I'm searching is a SSD drive that's half full. I am running Windows 10 Pro version 1903, OS Build 18362.657 - 64 bit OS


    At work everything is quick and fast, and those are just "internet" machines with very little power, the size of a cracker jack box.


    Of course today its not doing it, as it happens intermittently.


    Any thoughts or have others been complaining about this? I appreciate your help in advance.


    Thanks


    Chaz

    :)
     
    Chazperx, Feb 27, 2020
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  2. 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 27, 2020
    #2
  3. setting default view for Winodws Explorer Search Reasults

    Thank you for the detailed response. To change the search result's view from content to list, we suggest following the steps below:

    • Open the File Explorer and try to search for files.
    • In the toolbar, open the View tab and click List
      to change the view.
    • Once changed, close the File Explorer.
    • Open the File Explorer again and try to search to see if the setting has been retained.

    After performing the steps above, reply back to us so we can provide additional help.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Feb 27, 2020
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows Explorer and searching files

    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, Feb 27, 2020
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