Windows 10: File explorer reverting search feature?

Hey community,


since the latest Windows 10 update the search function of the file explorer functions different, as alot would have probably noticed.

And I hate it.
I can't use tag/attribute searches anymore for example "width:x"
If I want to search something else I have to first use ctrl+a or mark everything with my mouse to delete it/search for something else where before all text in the search box was marked when you just clicked back into the search box
I am forced to use the back button on the left to quit the search instead of emptying the search box and hitting enter this is not too bad, but I'm used to it
And there are probably other things that I can't do now.

Is there any way to revert back to the old File Explorer or change how the search box functions?

I'm on Windows version 1909

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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.

 

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.

 

How to revert file explorer search function prior to Windows 10 feature update version 1909

I would like to revert my file explorer search function to the one prior to feature update version 1909.

The new "updated" search function for Windows file explorer is slow, clunky, and doesn't give to option to clear one's search history.

I had previously uninstalled the version 1909 update from Windows settings but the search function remains the same.

Please advise on how to revert the file explorer search function to what it was prior to this "update".