Windows 10: Cannot open files from saved searches after installing 2008-08 Cumulative Update Preview...

Since the 2008-08 Cumulative Update Preview KB4571744 installed earlier today, I have been unable to open files directly from saved searches in Windows Explorer.


The problem exists with all my saved searches. All the files are shown but when I try to open any of them, I get an error message showing the correct file path my local hard disk C: drive and relevant subfolders and the message "The directory name is invalid".


It is not actually invalid because, if I go to the file's actual location using the context menu of the file shown in the saved search, that directory opens up and I can open the file as expected.


This behavior only exhibits if the search is saved. Files found by typing new searches into the search box can be opened as expected from the list of search results. But if I save the search and try again, I get the "invalid directory" error message.


The saved searches in question have worked perfectly for a long time.


I will try uninstalling the KB4571744 update to see whether the problem goes away, and will report back.


+++ UPDATE +++


Uninstalling KB4571744 2008-08 Cumulative Update Preview cured the problem with opening files from saved searches. Seems logical to conclude that the problem was caused by the update.

:)

 

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For us to provide an accurate resolution, kindly elaborate the issue by answering the questions listed below:

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