Windows 10: File Explorer search results show non-exact matches

Discus and support File Explorer search results show non-exact matches in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When searching in File Explorer, the term 'm990-03-02' returns two files: 1) M990-03-02 2) M990-02-03 Why is -02-03 appearing? I tried to wrap... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by rjcousineau, Mar 22, 2019.

  1. File Explorer search results show non-exact matches


    When searching in File Explorer, the term 'm990-03-02' returns two files:

    1) M990-03-02

    2) M990-02-03


    Why is -02-03 appearing?


    I tried to wrap the search term in double quotes ("m990-03-02") however both files still appear in the search results.


    Is there a setting to control the matching?


    Win10, 1809 17763.379


    Thanks

    :)
     
    rjcousineau, Mar 22, 2019
    #1
  2. chasw98 Win User

    Windows 10 File Explorer search options

    When I search for a file the results shows files that match my search criteria but also files where the characters within the content of a file matches the search criteria.

    I want the results to show only FILE NAMES that match the search criteria.

    I do not want file names listed where the content is match.

    The File Explorer Search Option tab last box UNCHECKED setting that I thought would control the search has no effect.

    Where is the Windows 10 File Explorer search option to NOT include (or exclude) searching the content of a file?

    File Explorer search results show non-exact matches 619f62e4-d15a-4c56-8fac-e21d6a5b1104.jpg
     
    chasw98, Mar 22, 2019
    #2
  3. Aock Win User
    Not getting exact results while searching files in File Explorer

    Old title: File Search

    Recently while trying to search files that contain specific letters or words in the files themselves, my file explorer doesn't show all the results, it only shows files that begin with said text or lettering, and no text documents themselves even if the
    document contains the word or words.

    I have all the advanced options turned on. Is there any fix or setting for this that I'm missing? I have Cortana turned off, too.
     
  4. File Explorer search results show non-exact matches

    File Explorer Search: Results not opening


    When I use File Explorer Search in my user folders, the results appear to have lost their association and do not open when I click them.

    Before search:

    File Explorer search results show non-exact matches [​IMG]


    After search for "Get"

    File Explorer search results show non-exact matches [​IMG]


    Note the icons have gone, the folder is not listed. Clicking the file does zilch.
     
    nigelmercier, Mar 22, 2019
    #4
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