Windows 10: I'm missing the File Explorer search function - Win 10

Discus and support I'm missing the File Explorer search function - Win 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; There is no search function in my File Explorer. Just File, Computer and View. How do i get it back??... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by rdcook, Feb 17, 2019.

  1. rdcook Win User

    I'm missing the File Explorer search function - Win 10


    There is no search function in my File Explorer. Just File, Computer and View. How do i get it back??

    :)
     
    rdcook, Feb 17, 2019
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  2. 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.
     
    Maestro2711, Feb 17, 2019
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  3. reklaw#XD Win User
    Win 10 File explorer search right click after file search not working

    After installing Win 10 version 1703 File search has developed a problem.

    After searching for a file with File Explorer the right click function is missing. Also, the ribbon button "Open file location" does not work and the Detail view "location" column is empty.

    Right click works ok in straight File Explorer (not Search results).

    I have tried sfc /scannow and Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth with no effect.

    Can anyone suggest a solution, or is this a known bug in version 1703 "to be fixed later"?

    Thanks for any constructive help.
     
    reklaw#XD, Feb 17, 2019
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  4. Nikhar_K Win User

    I'm missing the File Explorer search function - Win 10

    Search for Missing files in File Explorer

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    I understand that you are looking for a file named “Class” with the length of the file. However, currently File Explorer doesn’t have the option to search the files using the length.

    You can follow the steps mentioned below to search for a file in File Explorer using the Size, Kind of file and other options.

    1. Press and hold Windows key + E to open
      File Explorer.
    2. Click on This PC on the left pane.
    3. Press F3 key to open Search options.
    4. You can select the Size,
      Kind
      of file and other options and then, search for the file.

    Hope it helps.

    Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Feb 17, 2019
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