Windows 10: Windows 11 Search problems in File Explorer

Discus and support Windows 11 Search problems in File Explorer in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; In File Explorer, I have been used to being able to search for all files within subfolders using *.* and also to search for files by type e.g., .otf,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by PamelaBreedlove, Jun 3, 2022.

  1. Windows 11 Search problems in File Explorer


    In File Explorer, I have been used to being able to search for all files within subfolders using *.* and also to search for files by type e.g., .otf, .ttf, .png, but since beginning to use Windows 11, that doesn't always work, and I am at a loss as to why it only works intermittently. First image below is one such search result - I should be seeing a large number of files. Below that, I have an image from a search for the font files in that folder there are many. The third image is a time when it did work properly. For these samples, I checked folder options and the same info was checked o

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    PamelaBreedlove, Jun 3, 2022
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  2. 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, Jun 3, 2022
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  3. Windows File Explorer Search

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand your concern as you are having issue in File explorer search option. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply
    with the answers to the questions below:


    • What is the Windows 10 Version and Build installed? (Type
      winver in Windows search/Run command)

    • Have you tried restarting your computer?
    • Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?



    Meanwhile, we would suggest you to refer these methods and check.



    Method 1:
    Restore File Explorer to default.


    1. Open
      File Explorer and click on View tab from the top.

    2. Click the arrow below
      Options and select Change folder and search options.

    3. Under
      General tab, click on Restore Defaults.
    4. Click
      Ok and relaunch File Explorer.



    Method 2:Run Automatically diagnose and repair Windows file tool

    Please refer the suggestion as mentioned in this article for troubleshooting the issue:
    Automatically diagnose and repair Windows file and folder problems



    Method 3: Fix problems in Windows Search

    Please refer the suggestion as mentioned in this article for troubleshooting the issue:

    Fix problems in Windows Search




    Regards,



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Jun 3, 2022
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  4. Windows 11 Search problems in File Explorer

    setting default view for Winodws Explorer Search Reasults

    Thank you for the detailed response. To change the search result's view from content to list, we suggest following the steps below:

    • Open the File Explorer and try to search for files.
    • In the toolbar, open the View tab and click List
      to change the view.
    • Once changed, close the File Explorer.
    • Open the File Explorer again and try to search to see if the setting has been retained.

    After performing the steps above, reply back to us so we can provide additional help.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Jun 3, 2022
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