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  1. MEDIC30R9
    Medic30R9 Win User

    Why is file explorer not searching by keyword


    Why is file explorer not searching by keyword

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    Medic30R9, Jan 24, 2020
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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, Jan 24, 2020
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  3. JENNIFER CHA
    Jennifer Cha Win User
    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, Jan 24, 2020
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  4. EVOLUTIONEGO
    EvolutionEgo Win User

    Why is file explorer not searching by keyword

    File Explorer Quick Access Search box: How to increase keyword history

    Is there a way to increase the number of remembered search items in the search box in file explorer and file open dialogs?


    Why is file explorer not searching by keyword [​IMG]


    The history shows 3 keywords which were previously searched. I would like it to be able to show up to 5 items (if available) for example.

    Is there a way to customize this?
     
    EvolutionEgo, Jan 24, 2020
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