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Discus and support Windows 10 - File Explorer - search tools - results are incorrect in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Using windows 10. Open file explorer. Go to a folder. Click search bar, enter "type:ppt", hit search. No items match your search. I can see... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by 7waswaybetter, Feb 28, 2020.

  1. Windows 10 - File Explorer - search tools - results are incorrect


    Using windows 10.

    Open file explorer.

    Go to a folder.

    Click search bar, enter "typeWindows 10 - File Explorer - search tools - results are incorrect :ppt", hit search.

    No items match your search.

    I can see multiple powerpoint files in the folder. Why do none show up in search results? 7 did not have this problem.

    Same goes for searching by size and date modified. In 7's file explorer I could just type and get results.


    Have also used: .ppt, .pptx, pptx, powerpoint.

    Have tried the 'Current folder' and 'All subfolders' options.

    :)
     
    7waswaybetter, Feb 28, 2020
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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, Feb 28, 2020
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  3. Windows 10 File Explorer search tool not working

    I have tried all the above steps but I am unable to find and search a file with email address as search key.

    Please help.

    Regards

    Dr. Saleem Siddiqi
     
    Dr Saleem Siddiqi, Feb 28, 2020
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  4. Windows 10 - File Explorer - search tools - results are incorrect

    Windows 10 File Explorer search tool not working

    Hi Ronnie,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are facing an issue with the search in the File Explorer. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to run the Search and indexing troubleshooter and check. Follow the steps provided below.

    • Press Windows logo key + X Key.
    • Click on Control Panel.
    • Double Click on Troubleshooting.
    • Click on View all option, on left hand side of the window.
    • Click on Search and indexing and follow the on screen instructions.


    Hope this information is helpful. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further query, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Feb 28, 2020
    #4
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