Windows 10: searching for a particular file

Hi all, I'm reorganizing some files on my computer, and as a result need to find a couple of files. I thought they were in a particular location, but I can't seem to find them, nor can I find them in any of the other places I would think they might be. How can I use Windows search to locate all .lst files on my computer? When I typed *.lst into the search field, only one file comes up, and it's one that I know of its existence. How can I get a list of files with that extension, no matter where they are?

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Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
3. Select add someone else on this PC.
4. Enter a user name and hit next.
5. Click on Finish.
6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.

 

Search Content of MHT files

Hi David,

Most probably, this is a problem with the search and indexing of your Windows 10 computer. For us to provide the best resolution possible, we would like to clarify the following:

• Are you trying to search the content of MHT files using Cortana?
• Have you tried searching it using the File Explorer?
• Are you using a third-party app to search for the content of MHT files?

As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you run the troubleshooter for search and indexing. To run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter, follow these steps:

• Click the Start button and select the Settings
  icon.
• Choose Update & Security from the list.
• Click Troubleshoot in the left pane of the window.
• Under Find and fix other problems.
• Select Search and Indexing and click Run the troubleshooter.

We'll keep an eye out for your response.

 

"No items match your search" on a particular external drive but not consistently

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I appreciate the efforts taken by you in resolving the issue. I understand that you receive an error, ‘No items match your search’ when trying to search on a particular external drive.



However, please let us know:

• Were you able to search files in the external drive earlier?
  
• Are you aware of any changes made to the computer recently?
  
• Does this issue occur if you use the external drive on any other computer?
  

It could be possible that the search indexing is not working properly. Let us try the steps mentioned below and see if that helps:



Check Windows Search service:



I would suggest you to check if the Windows Search service is running properly. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + R, to open
   Run dialog box.
   
2. Type services.msc and click on
   OK.
   
3. Look for Windows Search service and double click on it.
   
4. Select Automatic from the
   Startup type drop-down.
   
5. Click on Start and click on
   OK.
   

Rebuild Search Indexing:



You can try rebuilding the search indexing and see if that helps in resolving the issue. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + R, to open
   Run dialog box.
   
2. Type control and click on
   OK.
   
3. Select Large icons from the drop down for
   View by.
   
4. Click on Indexing Options and click on
   Advanced.
   
5. Under Troubleshooting, click on
   Rebuild.
   

Note: A Rebuild Index dialog box opens warning that the "index might take a long time to complete." Choose
OK to start rebuilding the index.



You may also want to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article

Fix problems in Windows Search.



Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator