Windows 10: How to regain control and options of the search function like it existed in older versions...

I want to be able to better limit the search area and the contents that I am searching for. In this case I want to only search the logical C: drive for the partial file name of *manual*.* I do NOT want to search in ONE DRIVE or any of the internet etc. I only want to find all the files on my logical C: drive that have the character string "manual" in the file name. IF the windows explorer search cannot any longer do this, then what 3rd party file management programs can do this? It would seem that there is a good opportunity for an outside competitor software company to come in with a strong search and file management capability to be used with Win 10.

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Search option is not working properly in Windows 10

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

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  Are you referring to Magnifier in windows?
  
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  Are you facing issues with Magnifier or Search bar?
  
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  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
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  Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Restart the Service and check if it helps.

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  Press Windows key + R.
  
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  Type Services.msc In the search box.
  
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  Select Windows Search.
  
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  Restart the services and set the service as Automatic.
  

Step 2: Run the
Search and Indexing troubleshooter.

Follow the steps below and check if it helps.

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  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
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  Change the view by option on the top right to
  Large icons.
  
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  Click on troubleshooting and click on the
  view all option on the left panel.
  
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  Run the Search and Indexing
  troubleshooter.
  

Reply with necessary information so that we can assist you better.

 

Windows 10 search function not working.

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps

• 
  Press Windows key + R.
  
• 
  Type Services.msc In the search box.
  
• 
  Select Windows Search
  
• 
  Restart the services and set the service as Automatic
  

Method 1: Run the
Search and Indexing troubleshooter.

Follow the steps below and check if it helps.

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to
  Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the
  view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Search and Indexing
  troubleshooter.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

search function

Hello,

A possible cause of this issue is a corrupted index. To help you resolve the issue, we suggest rebuilding the
Windows Search Index. Rebuilding the
Windows Search Index will get rid of corruptions. For the steps on how to perform this procedure, please follow the steps below.

• Click the Start button.
• Type Indexing Options.
• Select Indexing Options.
• Click Advanced. Click Yes, if prompted or enter the administrative password.
• Go to Index Settings tab.
• Click Rebuild.
• Wait for the process to finish.

The process may take a while to finish depending on your PC.

Please respond back with the results.