Windows 10: Inaccurate search for filenames in File Explorer

Discus and support Inaccurate search for filenames in File Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I use ~<22 in File Explorer to search for images with filenames starting with '22' the year they were taken. Some images whose file names do not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by John EJ, Aug 2, 2022.

  1. John EJ Win User

    Inaccurate search for filenames in File Explorer


    I use ~<22 in File Explorer to search for images with filenames starting with '22' the year they were taken. Some images whose file names do not start with '22' are included in the result. They are of File Type 'Adobe Photoshop Image.22'Is there a way to prevent these files from appearing in the search result?I have Adobe Photoshop Version: 22.5.8 20220609.r.998 0740d07 x64 with Windows10

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    John EJ, Aug 2, 2022
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  2. JeffCL Win User

    Searching for a string within a filename in File Explorer

    I want to search a folder for filenames that contain the word "Committee". When in File Explorer, I type "Committee" into the Search field and hit enter. It finds (highlights in yellow) files that start with "Committee" but not the ones where "Committee"
    is embedded in the file name. For example:

    • "Committee-Mission-Roles-and-Responsibilities" = finds it and highlights "Committee" in yellow
    • "19510701ListClubCommitteesReportDirectorsBW" = Lists this file but does not highlight "Committee" in yellow
    • "20150526MinutesBoard" = Lists this file because the word "Committee" is in the text of the file.
    Is there a way to do a search that lists only filenames that contain the word "Committee"? I don't want files listed if the word "Committee" is not part of the filename.

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    JeffCL, Aug 2, 2022
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  3. 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, Aug 2, 2022
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  4. Inaccurate search for filenames in File Explorer

    setting default view for Winodws Explorer Search Reasults

    Thank you for the detailed response. To change the search result's view from content to list, we suggest following the steps below:

    • Open the File Explorer and try to search for files.
    • In the toolbar, open the View tab and click List
      to change the view.
    • Once changed, close the File Explorer.
    • Open the File Explorer again and try to search to see if the setting has been retained.

    After performing the steps above, reply back to us so we can provide additional help.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Aug 2, 2022
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