Windows 10: Recursive Search in File Explore, Windows Explorer, or Folder

Discus and support Recursive Search in File Explore, Windows Explorer, or Folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; As a developer, a somewhat common problem is to know the name of the file, but not it's location.For about a decade I've turned indexing on somewhat... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Kenneth W. Parker, Apr 28, 2024.

  1. KENNETH W. PARKER
    Kenneth W. Parker Win User

    Recursive Search in File Explore, Windows Explorer, or Folder


    As a developer, a somewhat common problem is to know the name of the file, but not it's location.For about a decade I've turned indexing on somewhat liberally and then used the search bar in windows explore at a higher level in the folder tree.Recently it quit working. It now only searches one level down, even if I have the menu pulldown *all subdirectories* selected.Some configuration must have changed. But I'm not aware of making any changes. Maybe something changed as a side effect of an upgrade or instillation. How do I get this feature back.Also what is the simplest way to do this in

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    Kenneth W. Parker, Apr 28, 2024
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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, Apr 28, 2024
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  3. KREIJ
    Kreij Win User
    How to make vista display same icon size for all opened folders in explorer ?

    Some suggestions
     
    Kreij, Apr 28, 2024
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  4. FRICK
    Frick Win User

    Recursive Search in File Explore, Windows Explorer, or Folder

    Windows Explorer Replacement?

    I don't use Internet Explorer, I meant the thing where you can look at files etc. Hotkey Windows+E. Maybe it's the wrong name in english though. *Stick Out Tongue Recursive Search in File Explore, Windows Explorer, or Folder :p
     
    Frick, Apr 28, 2024
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