Windows 10: File manager, When I try to type a search query into the search field of file manager it...

File manager, When I try to type a search query into the search field of file manager it gets small and I cannot type.



Before I try to type anything.


After I try to type a search query




Also, when I try to do a search with the magnifying glass at the bottom left of my screen, when I click on the magnifying glass it pops open the search window, but before I can type anything it disappears or closes.

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File search types in the Windows 10 file explorer search (using words)

Hi

I am trying to find out how I can search for specific files from the File Explorer.

So far, I have found out that you can search for files with specific names if you type "name:<name>" into the search input field.

Were can I find a list of the verbose search commands i.e. a list of the words+column character I should use to search files by other properties than their name?

For example, what should I type if I am trying to list files by file type:

filetype:<whatever>

or

type:<whatever>

or what?

I know that there is a Search toolbar, but I would like to just type the search into the search field to speed up the process. Also, I do not wish to use Cortana et al. I'd just like to use plain simple verbose search....

Thanks

 

Search file names question!


Hello, do you mean the search field in explorer?

You can use regular expressions and much more.. e.g.
*music?2

would match names with any number of characters, music, 1 character and 2
Advanced Query Syntax (Windows)

Not sure that's your question.

If by 'within the file names' you mean also search the file content, then I would recommend Locate32 (freeware).
This does a fast index of your files and folders, and the search fields and syntax support searching text file content as well as detailed specification of the names. I use this regularly.

(Everything by voidtools is similar and more modern, but does not support searching file contents).

Using explorer search to find file content
This is supported but little known, I think
See 'Using Windows Search" here:
How to Search the Content of Your Files on Windows

You will find e.g. doc, rtf, docx, txt marked as 'search contents' as well.
So open a folder that is indexed, which contains some file types like that.
Let's say one of them contains
765432abc

Type
"765432abc" in explorer's search field including "".
(Refer to Advanced Query Syntax (Windows) )
Your file should be listed.

 

File manager

Hello SundeepKumar,



Thank you for posting on forum.



For now, I suggest taking a look at following apps that may help with file management:

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/search?q=file+manager



If you would like new features and function to be introduced to Windows phone please post your idea at Windows phone Suggestion box forum:

http://windowsphone.uservoice.com/forums/101801-feature-suggestions



You will find voting for “Add File Manager to Windows phone” on this web page:

http://windowsphone.uservoice.com/f...ons/3365632-add-file-manager-to-windows-phone



Hope you will find this info helpful.



Kind regards,

Renata