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  1. Cannot search in a specific folder [Windows 10]


    Cannot search in a specific folder [Windows 10]

    So I'm facing a weird problem here. I can search for any file/folder in my computer in any folder except one - my "Music" folder H:\Music. If I search for anything in this folder or any of its sub-folders, this standard message shows up - "no items match your search". But the interesting thing is that if I search for anything located in the Music folder THROUGH "This PC" or even "h:\", that file/folder will show up in the results

    The solution to above problem was to rebuild the Index. That solves the problem, but if I add a new file to that folder, then again that file is not appearing upon searing in that folder. Now do I have to rebuild the index everytime I add a new file? That will be almost impossible to do.

    :)
     
    SharmaR_17, Jul 7, 2020
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  2. Hitesh12 Win User

    Cannot search in a specific folder [Windows 10]

    THANKS A LOT !!

    This worked like a charm. Now search is working perfectly

    Thanks a lot Ruth, really appreciate your help
     
    Hitesh12, Jul 7, 2020
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  3. Cannot search in a specific folder [Windows 10]

    Hi Hitesh,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    I will be glad to help you with the issue you have with the computer. I understand the frustration when things don't work the way it should.

    Did you make any changes to the computer prior to the issue?

    What is the anti-virus program on the computer?

    The first step to take when Windows Search isn’t finding your files is to make sure that Windows is indexing the location where your files reside. You’ll see a list of locations and applications that are currently being indexed; note that if a drive or folder
    is listed here, then all subfolders and files included in that drive are indexed as well.

    I suggest you to rebuild Search index and check. To rebuild the Windows 10 Search index the do the following as seen below:

    • Select Windows Key and “X”.
    • Select Control Panel.
    • Select Indexing Options.
    • Select Advanced Options.
    • Select rebuild index.
    Please reply with the results, we are happy to help you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Ruth Buruga, Jul 7, 2020
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  4. Cannot search in a specific folder [Windows 10]

    Cannot search in specific folder.

    Hello,

    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and verify the result:


    • Type indexing in the search bar.

    • Click on indexing and select modify option.

    • Click on show all location.

    • Check all the boxes under change selected locations.

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

    Thank you.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Jul 7, 2020
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