Windows 10: Windows 10 search fails to find specific file

Discus and support Windows 10 search fails to find specific file in Cortana to solve the problem; I have Windows 10 Enterprise. I am trying to find a specific file by searching either in Start menu, or by directly searching in the folder where the... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by Xen M, Dec 14, 2018.

  1. Xen M Win User

    Windows 10 search fails to find specific file


    I have Windows 10 Enterprise. I am trying to find a specific file by searching either in Start menu, or by directly searching in the folder where the file itself is located. While all other files with the searched characters are retrieved, that one file is not. I tried renaming it... nothing. I checked all of its properties, permissions, etc and they match the other files. This is making me mad. Any ideas why this happens?

    :)
     
    Xen M, Dec 14, 2018
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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 14, 2018
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  3. Hitesh12 Win User
    Cannot search in a specific folder [Windows 10]

    THANKS A LOT !!

    This worked like a charm. Now search is working perfectly

    Thanks a lot Ruth, really appreciate your help
     
    Hitesh12, Dec 14, 2018
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  4. Windows 10 search fails to find specific file

    Cortana cannot find photo files without specific search filter

    To know more about this concern, kindly answer the following:

    • Any changes made prior to this concern?
    • Is this the first time you experience this problem?
    • Is this happening when searching photo files only?
    • Is there an specific type of file that Cortana cannot search?

    You can also check this
    link
    for further information and troubleshooting steps.

    Thank you.
     
    Desiree Yau, Dec 14, 2018
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