Windows 10: When I search for a document in File Explorer it either finds it immediately or hangs...

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  1. When I search for a document in File Explorer it either finds it immediately or hangs...


    When I search for a document in File Explorer it either finds it immediately or hangs... 196b812a-73bf-42ee-97a5-9aa6780ff7b6?upload=true.png When I search for a document in File Explorer it either finds it immediately or this green bar comes up, appearing to be a search in progress but will just hang on this 'almost finished' percentage forever. Why?

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    Windows Is Great, May 11, 2020
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  2. 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, May 11, 2020
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  3. sturpe Win User
    Cannot find Desktop Icon in File Explorer

    Now that is interesting. If I do what you suggest, File Explorer Address bar changes to C:\Users\username\documents and the missing ICONS are there. But there is still not a "Desktop" folder.

    Is this a step in the right direction?
     
    sturpe, May 11, 2020
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  4. When I search for a document in File Explorer it either finds it immediately or hangs...

    setting default view for Winodws Explorer Search Reasults

    Thank you for the detailed response. To change the search result's view from content to list, we suggest following the steps below:

    • Open the File Explorer and try to search for files.
    • In the toolbar, open the View tab and click List
      to change the view.
    • Once changed, close the File Explorer.
    • Open the File Explorer again and try to search to see if the setting has been retained.

    After performing the steps above, reply back to us so we can provide additional help.
     
    Jennifer Cha, May 11, 2020
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