Windows 10: Problem with my new install of Windows 10 File Explorer window search

Discus and support Problem with my new install of Windows 10 File Explorer window search in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I reinstalled windows after problems with the latest updates, and am struggling to restore my computer to former usability! The file explorer search... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by PTArtist, Jul 2, 2020.

  1. PTARTIST
    PTArtist Win User

    Problem with my new install of Windows 10 File Explorer window search


    I reinstalled windows after problems with the latest updates, and am struggling to restore my computer to former usability!


    The file explorer search seems to be broken: it seems to lack most previous features date modified, file type, etc. and sometimes when I type into this box file exploder wants to open my search string as a file, displaying a menu for which program to use!


    Can anyone suggest how to fix, or recommend a good lightweight alternative search tool?


    Thanks in advance!

    PTArtist

    :)
     
    PTArtist, Jul 2, 2020
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jul 2, 2020
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  3. CK011885
    CK011885 Win User
    Installing Windows 10 on New PC?

    I'm going to be building a new PC on Christmas and want to install Windows 10 on it. I have Windows 10 on my current PC, which I installed upgrading from 8.1 with the files on a USB. How do I go about installing a clean copy of Windows 10 on this new PC? I think I recall something about installing it once makes Microsoft recognize your hardware, but since this will be a PC I'm not sure what steps I need to take. Do I need to go 8.1 -> 10 or is there a method of going directly to 10?
     
    CK011885, Jul 2, 2020
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  4. R.H.P
    r.h.p Win User

    Problem with my new install of Windows 10 File Explorer window search

    Installing Windows 10 on New PC?

    What's your intended PC specs ??
     
    r.h.p, Jul 2, 2020
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