Windows 10: Windows 10 Files Search

Hi everyone!

On Windows 7/8/8.1, I have always used the built-in indexer to index folders which contains portable utilities and using the search function to easily launch these executable.

However on Windows 10 Build 10240, it seems that I am unable to search for 'files' anymore.
Is there a registry tweak to change this behavior for the search on Windows 10?

Thank you!

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My windows 10 search and index file is closed?

My windows 10 search and index file is closed?
My windows 10 search and index file is closed? how do I open it?

 

Windows 10 File Explorer search tool not working

In my case, also Windows 10 Search in File Explorer, I found the solution was to
turn indexing off, whether or not I was searching for system files.

See detailed reply here:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-files/windows-10-file-explorer-search-wildcard/feeef179-a29c-4197-a8f8-65b6d8a78442

 

You should be able to search for files by typing the file name into search and clicking on "My Stuff".

Here's a simply search for *.log:

 

Thanks!
log files seem to work but how about exe files? I can't seem to get the result for exes.
I have to click on 'Search My Stuff' and then 'File Explorer' to get the filter I want.

 

If you try a prog called 'Everything' you won't bother with windows file search.

 

Yep, I am using that now. I just find it amazing that Microsoft has to remove a feature in the search function, performance or security reasons maybe?

But I still hope I can launch my programs through the start menu because to me it's easier to press the start button and type, rather than using a combination shortcut key.

 

I'm amazed that this option to search for executables isn't in here. I'm REALLY hoping this is a bug. I have a bunch of portable apps that I can no longer pull up. Even worse, when I pin the app to the start menu, it doesn't search for that either. It's horrible!