Windows 10: Is there a way to get network drive files to appear in Start menu search?

Discus and support Is there a way to get network drive files to appear in Start menu search? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have recently moved all my documents to a Synology NAS. I'm used to finding exactly what I need by quickly hitting Windows key and typing. However,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/sacrilegious, Feb 25, 2020.

  1. /U/SACRILEGIOUS
    /u/sacrilegious Win User

    Is there a way to get network drive files to appear in Start menu search?


    I have recently moved all my documents to a Synology NAS. I'm used to finding exactly what I need by quickly hitting Windows key and typing. However, none of the NAS documents show up. I have the shared drives mapped as Network Drives in windows.

    I can search for these files from within File Explorer but for my productivity and sanity, I would love to continue pulling up whatever file I need just by typing it out quickly from the Start menu. Any ideas?

    Googling this has proved to be surprisingly useless

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    /u/sacrilegious, Feb 25, 2020
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  2. ESTOGAZA
    EstoGaza Win User

    Searching from Start Menu won't find files on separate hard drive


    I should have just been using classic shell all along. Thank you for your suggestion. My main problem with 3rd party programs was that I couldn't search directly from the taskbar. Classic shell allows me to do that, and the search results are way faster and easier to access. Cortana was a huge step back.
     
    EstoGaza, Feb 25, 2020
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  3. SQUELCHY451
    squelchy451 Win User
    Programs on second hard drive on start menu

    Hi. I have a 30GB SSD that contains only Win 7, Chrome, Mediamonkey, and a temp monitor.
    All the other programs are on a hard drive.

    How can I make them appear under the program files on start menu and be searchable through the start menu?

    Thanks!
     
    squelchy451, Feb 25, 2020
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  4. PHILLIP PIO
    Phillip Pio Win User

    Is there a way to get network drive files to appear in Start menu search?

    Start Menu Search

    Hi,

    About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

    • Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana    . It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

    We'll look forward to your response.
     
    Phillip Pio, Feb 25, 2020
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