Windows 10: Windows Explorer Searching the Wrong Drive!

Discus and support Windows Explorer Searching the Wrong Drive! in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I do a Windows File Explorer search of my D: drive where I keep all of my documents, photos, etc., the results that appear are not from the D:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by whbecker, Oct 20, 2018.

  1. whbecker Win User

    Windows Explorer Searching the Wrong Drive!


    When I do a Windows File Explorer search of my D: drive where I keep all of my documents, photos, etc., the results that appear are not from the D: drive but rather the backup copies that I have in my F: drive. How can this happen? I am running 1803 will all current updates, - Build 17135.345.


    I really need to have the search function search the correct drive and folder!


    Windows Explorer Searching the Wrong Drive! af1c17e6-4691-44a6-a2d0-062162bb8a43?upload=true.jpg

    :)
     
    whbecker, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 2018
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  3. Frick Win User
    Windows Explorer Replacement?

    I don't use Internet Explorer, I meant the thing where you can look at files etc. Hotkey Windows+E. Maybe it's the wrong name in english though. *Stick Out Tongue Windows Explorer Searching the Wrong Drive! :p
     
    Frick, Oct 20, 2018
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  4. Windows Explorer Searching the Wrong Drive!

    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, Oct 20, 2018
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