Windows 10: Why doesn't the file explorer's search by name work as expected?

Discus and support Why doesn't the file explorer's search by name work as expected? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Why doesn't windows find this file when I do a search with name:complianceThe name search is the most useful feature of windows explorer.What can be... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Dorrelle, Jul 4, 2022.

  1. DORRELLE
    Dorrelle Win User

    Why doesn't the file explorer's search by name work as expected?


    Why doesn't windows find this file when I do a search with name:complianceThe name search is the most useful feature of windows explorer.What can be done to make it reliable?Thanks very much!

    :)
     
    Dorrelle, Jul 4, 2022
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  2. 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, Jul 4, 2022
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  3. 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.

    - - - Updated - - -

    I ran SeaTools. These are the results:

    Why doesn't the file explorer's search by name work as expected? [​IMG]


    Does it mean my HDD is useless?
     
    BetoLP, Jul 4, 2022
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  4. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User

    Why doesn't the file explorer's search by name work as expected?

    Windows Edge still doesn`t work correctly

    Hi Graham,

    Thank you for posting your reply.

    I suggest you to run the 'Internet Explorer Performance' troubleshooter by following the steps below:

    • Type 'Troubleshooting' in the search box and press Enter.
    • Click on View All on the top left pane.
    • Click on Internet Explorer Performance and follow the on screen prompts for troubleshooting.

    Hope the information is helpful.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jul 4, 2022
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