Windows 10: Windows 11 File Explorer no longer remembers search history

Discus and support Windows 11 File Explorer no longer remembers search history in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have this issue for a while now, and it is seriously slowing down my productivity at work.I have tried all the solutions given in this Microsoft... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by MetalKnight, Aug 17, 2023.

  1. METALKNIGHT
    MetalKnight Win User

    Windows 11 File Explorer no longer remembers search history


    I have this issue for a while now, and it is seriously slowing down my productivity at work.I have tried all the solutions given in this Microsoft community forum.Is there anything new to try?

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    MetalKnight, Aug 17, 2023
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  2. DON PRATT1
    Don Pratt1 Win User

    Windows 11 File Explorer no longer remembers search history; how to reenable?

    I submitted this to the Feedback Hub

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    "The current Windows 11 File Explorer no longer shows the search history, by design." WHY? I WANT IT BACK!

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    "Windows 11 File Explorer no longer remembers search history; how to reenable?

    Hahn - MSFT Microsoft Agent | Moderator

    Replied on May 19, 2023

    Hi Diplocaulus, and the other users who replied here.

    The current Windows 11 File Explorer no longer shows the search history, by design. . . ."

    Bad decision. I, and apparently lots of other heavy users, save a lot of time with that feature. Iterative searching is intuitive. Saved Searches is not a substitute, because it doesn't leave anything in the search box to build on. I can copy and keep pasting name:~= but many useful searches will include AND NOT or OR. Now I'm going to have to keep a text file open with many skeleton search terms. (After 37 years, I have more than 100K files and have used many different naming schemes, as well as having many imposed on me.) Screenshot shows what I want back.

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    Don Pratt1, Aug 17, 2023
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  3. MUHAMMAD ZUBYAN
    Muhammad Zubyan Win User
    Muhammad Zubyan, Aug 17, 2023
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  4. SUSAN MCCONACHIE
    Susan McConachie Win User

    Windows 11 File Explorer no longer remembers search history

    Windows 11 File Explorer no longer remembers search history; how to reenable?

    I have tried all the steps you suggest, and I still have to type in my search every single time, in other words no history. I have Windows 11 pro.
     
    Susan McConachie, Aug 17, 2023
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