Windows 10: The search field in Windows file explorer doesn't let me key in it.

Discus and support The search field in Windows file explorer doesn't let me key in it. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I open Windows File Explorer to search for a file, more times than not, the search field in the upper right won't let me click in it to enter... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by CindyPickett, Feb 17, 2020.

  1. CINDYPICKETT
    CindyPickett Win User

    The search field in Windows file explorer doesn't let me key in it.


    When I open Windows File Explorer to search for a file, more times than not, the search field in the upper right won't let me click in it to enter search criteria.

    :)
     
    CindyPickett, Feb 17, 2020
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  2. BETOLP
    BetoLP Win User

    Windows doesn`t start. Authomatic repair doesn`t work.

    Thanks again!!

    I`m sorry I had not noticed that the text on the picture was in spanish. It says that windows has replaced some damaged clusters in "name" file and "directory". Then, at the end "an unspecified error occurred (75736e6a726e6c2e 4f6)".

    I`ll do it and I`ll be updating this thread when I have the report.

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    I ran SeaTools. These are the results:

    The search field in Windows file explorer doesn't let me key in it. [​IMG]


    Does it mean my HDD is useless?
     
    BetoLP, Feb 17, 2020
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  3. MAESTRO2711
    Maestro2711 Win User
    File Explorer Search Not Working


    I am trying to search in File Explorer (Windows Explorer, My Computer) and it will not find anything. I can copy text from a name in the list and paste it in the search box and it still finds nothing. I have looked at the suggestions that have been posted and nothing I find that is relative to this works. Anyone have any suggestions? I am running Win 10 Pro on an I3 coustom desktop computer.
     
    Maestro2711, Feb 17, 2020
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  4. DR SALEEM SIDDIQI
    Dr Saleem Siddiqi Win User

    The search field in Windows file explorer doesn't let me key in it.

    Windows 10 File Explorer search tool not working

    I have tried all the above steps but I am unable to find and search a file with email address as search key.

    Please help.

    Regards

    Dr. Saleem Siddiqi
     
    Dr Saleem Siddiqi, Feb 17, 2020
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