Windows 10: Why is Windows file explorer search showing random stuff

Discus and support Why is Windows file explorer search showing random stuff in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Why is it that when I search for something it shows me random stuff that doesn't even have the word that I searched for in the name instead of things... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Szymks, Nov 4, 2020.

  1. /u/Szymks Win User

    Why is Windows file explorer search showing random stuff


    Why is it that when I search for something it shows me random stuff that doesn't even have the word that I searched for in the name instead of things that I actually want to see and how do I disable it?

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    /u/Szymks, Nov 4, 2020
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  2. Autumn20 Win User

    Shortcut key for "My Stuff" ?

    Using Windows 10, here's the steps I'm taking to search for files on the computer:

    • Click Start Menu (or tap the Windows key on the keyboard)
    • Start typing a search term
    • Click "My Stuff"
    • When it finds your file, click it to make the file open
    • If you want to open File Explorer and peruse similar files without opening files:
      • After clicking "My Stuff" (in Step 3) go to the bottom area under "Other places to look" and click "File Explorer"
      • File Explorer opens

      Question: I don't want to use the mouse to click "My Stuff" in step 3. Is there a shortcut key?
     
    Autumn20, Nov 4, 2020
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  3. Autumn20 Win User
    Shortcut key for "My Stuff" ?

    Using Windows 10, here's the steps I'm taking to search for files on the computer:

    • Click Start Menu (or tap the Windows key on the keyboard)
    • Start typing a search term
    • Click "My Stuff"
    • When it finds your file, click it to make the file open
    • If you want to open File Explorer and peruse similar files without opening files:
      • After clicking "My Stuff" (in Step 3) go to the bottom area under "Other places to look" and click "File Explorer"
      • File Explorer opens

      Question: I don't want to use the mouse to click "My Stuff" in step 3. Is there a shortcut key?
     
    Autumn20, Nov 4, 2020
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  4. Why is Windows file explorer search showing random stuff

    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, Nov 4, 2020
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