Windows 10: Unable to "open file location" from search bar

When I search for something from the search bar and click "open file location", there's a RunTimeBroker error that says:

"Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item."


I'm pretty sure this started after I accidentally installed a virus on my computer I know, I feel kind of dumb for that then removed it. I fixed the other issue I had with it, but now this happens, and I don't know how to fix it. Is there any way to?

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Unable to find a folder from the saved location but is visible in search bar

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

If you can find the folder through the search bar, then I suspect you accidently moved the folder to other location.

I would suggest you try the following steps and see if it helps.

1. Press Windows key and type your folder name. (Do not click Enter after typing)

2. Once your folder appear in the suggestions, right-click on it and select
Open file location.

3. You will be directed to the file location, copy your folder from that location and paste it to your desired location.

To Paste - press Ctrl + V

To Copy- press Ctrl + C

Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

Regards,

 

Unable Search for .odt (LibreOffice Docs) file formats using File Contents.

Hi Dr. Musou,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand how difficult it could be. We truly appreciate the time and effort that you have taken to work on the issue and providing us the complete details. However, we recommend you to try following the steps mentioned below and check.

1. Open Indexing Options.
   
2. Click on Modify.
   
3. Click on Show all Locations.
   
4. Check if the location where the documents are saved is indexed.
   
5. If not, please check the box for the locations and where the documents are saved.
   
6. Click on OK and let it complete the indexing
   
7. Then press Windows + E key to open
   File Explorer.
   
8. Then try searching with the file content in search bar at the top right corner of the
   File Explorer.
   

We would also suggest you to search in
Type here to search bar with file content with selecting Documents at the top of the search bar. You may also want to refer

Search indexing in Windows 10: FAQ for more details.





Regards,

 

Unable to search files using Windows search bar

Hi Jill,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you to fix the issue.

Let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. I would recommend you to run
search and indexing troubleshooter.

• 
  Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select Control Panel.
  
• 
  Type Troubleshooting on the search bar on the Control Panel.
  
• 
  Type indexing on the search bar and click on click on
  search and indexing.
  
• 
  Click on Advanced on the search and indexing dialog box and click on Run as administrator (Enter the credentials if required).
  
• 
  Click on Next and follow onscreen instruction complete the
  search and indexing troubleshooter.
  

Please be informed that, it is not possible to revert back to the Windows 7 Start menu. However, I suggest you to give your valuable feedback and suggestion using Windows feedback app.

Hope it helps. Keep posting us with the status we will be glad to help you.