Windows 10: Windows file explorer only searching after pressing enter.

Discus and support Windows file explorer only searching after pressing enter. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Once every time I typed a letter in the search field it would show me the files but now it only searches when I press enter. It has been too annoying... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by BOT Alex, Jul 12, 2020.

  1. BOT Alex Win User

    Windows file explorer only searching after pressing enter.


    Once every time I typed a letter in the search field it would show me the files but now it only searches when I press enter. It has been too annoying for me.


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    I have done that but it does nothing and still needs me to press enter before it searches.

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    :)
     
    BOT Alex, Jul 12, 2020
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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, Jul 12, 2020
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  3. 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, Jul 12, 2020
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  4. Windows file explorer only searching after pressing enter.

    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, Jul 12, 2020
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