Windows 10: How do I add NAS to index?

Added NAS 3 weeks ago and moved gigs of files there. Searching in that new directory yeilds nothingHow do I add NAS to indexing? network does not show as search target.

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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

 

Is there any way to index NAS in Windows 10?

Indexing files from NAS in Windows 10 would be a great recommendation. To add this feature on the incoming updates, we encourage that you submit your comments and suggestion on our Windows Feedback hub. Your feedback will help us improve our ability to serve
you and other users of Windows. To do this, follow these steps:

• On a Windows 10 device, search for Feedback Hub in Cortana search, and then launch the app.
• Navigate to Feedback in the left menu, and then press
  + Add new feedback.
  
• Select the Problem, share any details you think are relevant, and then choose an appropriate category and subcategory.
  
• Important: If possible, reproduce the problem(s) after clicking Begin monitoring (or
  Start capture) near the end of the form; Stop monitoring when you're done.
  
• Once you've completed the form and monitoring, click Submit.
  
• Click Continue using Feedback Hub.
  
• Click My Feedback at the top, and then find the item you submitted (it may take a while to appear).
  
• Open the item you submitted, and then click Share.
  
• Click Copy link, and then paste the link in your response (it will look like
  Redirection Tools<unique link>).

Regards.

 

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.