Windows 10: Syntax for a search URL

A long time ago, when I had Avant Browser, there was a system for pasting a URL in a browser's address bar, & putting something at the end that would go to a specific site & do a search there. It has something to do with %s or \%s, I can't recall.

For example, if you wanted to check the validity of something that was said in an email (like Microsoft will pay you $100 for forwarding this email to 5 friends...not that that would fool anyone), you could go to Snopes.com - The definitive fact-checking site and reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation. & it would already search without you having to type anything.

Does anyone know the syntax for that?

Thanks in advance,

:)

 

File Explorer search syntax

There is no complete, official reference that I've ever found. The closest is this:

Advabced Quert Syntax

But even that is incomplete.

Here are key concepts I've learned:

• If serching for names with special characters normally used in search syntax, the text must me enclosed in quotes:

Code:

[b]name:"(8).txt"[/b]

• But if you try the above with wildcards, you'll be disappointed. For wildcards to be used within quoted strings, you have to use a tilde ':~':

Code:

[b]name:~"*(*)*" <- any item with parentheses in name.[/b]

• To search for empty properties, use empty square brackets:

Code:

[b]ext:.jpg DateTaken:[][/b]

• You can narrow Search Results to a specific folder or sub-folder by including
  FolderName in your search:

Code:

[b]ext:.jpg DateTaken:[] FolderName:Charlie[/b]

I think I've covered the most common needs. Happy to follow-up if you have more spedific questions.

Keith

 

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 Query Syntax?

Is there any documentation pertaining to the Windows Photos App search box query syntax? Something like this: Advanced
Query Syntax?

I tried something like: date:2016 and it yields results for photos taken in 2016. Searching:
camera:canon causes the photos app to close abruptly (crashes).

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