Windows 10: Search in File Folder

Hello,


My laptop has Windows 10, and there was a Windows Update completed earlier. I don't know if this is a coincidence or not but the following problem was not prevalent until now.


When I open a file folder and type in my search request, the search box no longer has characters type inside the box. I get a drop down list of suggestions with a clock like symbol to the left of the suggestions. This has been very frustrating as I have been trying to change this for the past 45 minutes back to how my search was before.


I just want to be able to type in my search in the search box and have what I type spelled out in the search box like before- and bring up my requested files.


Please help me get my file folder search box to work like before.


Frustrated.


Thank you,

Tommy

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Windows 10 search is not searching for file contents in OneDrive folder

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern as Windows 10 search is not searching for file contents in OneDrive folder.



In this scenario, we would suggest you to perform these steps and check Windows 10 search is able to search the file in OneDrive folder.

1. Press Windows + I key to launch
   Windows Settings.
   
2. Select Cortana and click
   Permissions & History from the left pane.
   
3. Toggle the Windows Cloud Search switch to
   On, which present under Cloud Search.
   
4. Restart the page and then initiate Windows Search.

However, we do have a dedicated support team for OneDrive related queries, you can get in touch with them for further assistance. Follow the below steps to contact the OneDrive support team.



Sign in to OneDrive.com from any browser, click the ‘?’ help icon on the top banner of the page and select
Email OneDrive support. Submit your question and follow the prompts to request support.



Regards,



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator