Windows 10: why when i sort search results does it run again?

Discus and support why when i sort search results does it run again? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; If i do a search and I see all the files and I want to sort them by name, I have to do that. Upon doing that, it performs the search again. It seems... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by ironfist, Nov 14, 2017.

  1. IRONFIST
    ironfist Win User

    why when i sort search results does it run again?


    If i do a search and I see all the files and I want to sort them by name, I have to do that. Upon doing that, it performs the search again. It seems like it should just use the results and resort them.

    :)
     
    ironfist, Nov 14, 2017
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  2. ROBELENE WIN
    Robelene Win Win User

    sort search results without searching AGAIN

    Hi,

    The feature that you are looking for is not available. You can visit
    Microsoft Feedback Hub     to post your comments and suggestions.

    Regards.
     
    Robelene Win, Nov 14, 2017
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  3. MICHAEL_000
    Michael_000 Win User
    sort search results without searching AGAIN

    Windows search functionality has become a joke. That correct, productive behavior would be considered a "feature" that isn't available, is just sad.
     
    Michael_000, Nov 14, 2017
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  4. MASTERCHIEFXX17
    Masterchiefxx17 Win User

    why when i sort search results does it run again?

    You are searching through Windows Explorer?

    Adjusting your searching criteria would mean Windows needs to reindex what it is presenting to you, therefore, researching the information.
     
    Masterchiefxx17, Nov 14, 2017
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  5. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member
    Assuming you're using file explorer, do you mean you are e.g. using Details view and organising the results by clicking the column headings- or something else?

    why when i sort search results does it run again? [​IMG]
     
    dalchina, Nov 14, 2017
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  6. DMHOLT57
    dmholt57 Win User
    Adding the Folder in Windows Search Index may provide some relief... *Nerd
     
    dmholt57, Nov 14, 2017
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  7. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member
    Agreed- in my example the folders are indexed, and clicking on the column headers to sort the results gives an 'instant' result.
     
    dalchina, Apr 4, 2018
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