Windows 10: Windows 10 File Explorer search box non-functional

Discus and support Windows 10 File Explorer search box non-functional in Cortana to solve the problem; I'm looking for a patch or fix that will allow me to use file explorer like in the past 3 months ago after the 1903 update the search box of file... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by Karen D. Smith, Dec 28, 2019.

  1. Windows 10 File Explorer search box non-functional


    I'm looking for a patch or fix that will allow me to use file explorer like in the past 3 months ago


    after the 1903 update the search box of file explorer is pretty much 25% effective. I can some times use it, some time I'm able to even get my cursor to click on the box to allow typing.


    right click and and copy and paste is no longer an option, that feature appears to have been removed.

    I've tried the number of tutorial to fix but those are all temporary fixes. the next reboot of my computer the problem is back...i need a true fix.


    other problems.

    the search history of previous views searches is not kept.

    wild card searches are no longer an option when manual typing is written in


    in simple terms the mold was broken with the latest update.


    How do I roll back just file explorer, everything else works fine and is quite stable.


    FYI: I do not use Cortana and have no desire to use it.

    :)
     
    Karen D. Smith, Dec 28, 2019
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Dec 28, 2019
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  3. 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, Dec 28, 2019
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  4. NMI
    NMI Win User

    Windows 10 File Explorer search box non-functional

    The recent change to the search function in explorer?

    I think this is going to be a frequent cause of confusion and questions once more users get updated to version 1909 soon.

    As far as I know, the File Explorer changes are only documented in the Insider Preview release from nearly six months ago:

    But hopefully a better explanation of the changes will be published once 1909 is more generally released.
     
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