Windows 10: Change Selected Indexed Locations

Hello, I was unchecking folders that I don't want to show up when searching windows, and I came across a folder location checked under index locations "CSC://{S-1-5-21-#####" bunch of numbers. I attached screenshot. It says to this location not available, uncheck to stop find items here. When I uncheck it and press OK and close out Indexing Options, when I reopen it, its checked again. Can someone advise on what exactly this is please? Thank you.

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Add a NAS location to Windows 10 Index

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the concern as you would like to add the NAS location to Windows 10 Indexing feature.

In this scenario, we would suggest you to perform these steps and check.

1. Press Windows + E key to open File Explorer
   
2. Click on This PC from the left pane of File Explorer.
   
3. Then on the right pane, expand the Network locations.
   
4. Right click in the Network locations and select
   Add a network location from the context menu.
   
5. Click Next on Add Network Location wizard.
   
6. Follow the onscreen steps
   
7. On the completing the Add Network Location
   screen, click Finish.
   
8. The new network location will now open in File Explorer.
   
9. Open the Control Panel, click on the
   Indexing Options icon, and close the Control Panel.
   
10. Click on the Modify button.
    
11. Check (add) or
    uncheck (remove) the locations you want to be indexed, and click on
    OK when finished
    

However, for issues related to NAS drive, let me help to point you in the right direction. I would suggest you to post your query in
TechNet
Forums where you will find professionals with expertise on NAS for Windows 10 and that would be the appropriate forum.



Regards,



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Windows 10 Quick Search Not Showing Indexed Locations

Hi,

Since you have already added it in Indexing options, we suggest you to run Indexing troubleshooter to check for possible caused of the issue. To do so, follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key.
• Type Troubleshooting.
• On the left pane, click View all.
• Click Search and Indexing.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Unable to make changes in Indexing Options

Hello,

We suggest to run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter and check if it helps with the indexing issue you are experiencing.

Here's how you may run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter:

• Press the Windows key + X, and then click
  Control Panel.
• Type Troubleshooting, and then click View all.
• Click Search and Indexing.
• Follow the steps provided by the troubleshooter.

Tell us how it goes.

Regards.