Windows 10: Windows search does not search inside the files.

Discus and support Windows search does not search inside the files. in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hi. I cant take results from inside of file contents (etc .css) while I've made the relevant choice in Windows Search. After searching the internet I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by bug locker, May 5, 2021.

  1. Windows search does not search inside the files.


    Hi. I cant take results from inside of file contents (etc .css) while I've made the relevant choice in Windows Search. After searching the internet I read that it may be the file "Searchui.exe". Indeed, the file does not even exist on my system. Αnyone to have some idea to fix this ? (Ver. Pro 20H2 19042.928) Thanks.

    :)
     
    bug locker, May 5, 2021
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  2. rtwjunkie Win User

    Search Question

    Which is why I suggested he try there instead. TPU is too limited of a user base to search here alone for anything gaming related.
     
    rtwjunkie, May 5, 2021
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  3. Search Content of MHT files

    Hi David,

    Most probably, this is a problem with the search and indexing of your Windows 10 computer. For us to provide the best resolution possible, we would like to clarify the following:

    • Are you trying to search the content of MHT files using Cortana?
    • Have you tried searching it using the File Explorer?
    • Are you using a third-party app to search for the content of MHT files?

    As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you run the troubleshooter for search and indexing. To run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter, follow these steps:

    • Click the Start button and select the Settings
      icon.
    • Choose Update & Security from the list.
    • Click Troubleshoot in the left pane of the window.
    • Under Find and fix other problems.
    • Select Search and Indexing and click Run the troubleshooter.

    We'll keep an eye out for your response.
     
    Gerard Qui, May 5, 2021
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  4. enso Win User

    Windows search does not search inside the files.

    Quick Access not searching Pictures folder

    Summary, that last suggestion didn't work.

    • I moved the pictures to another folder temporarily.


    • Since there were no troubleshooting steps for this scenario, just for the heck of it, I ran through the restore steps. Copied some pictures into the Pictures folder, ran a Quick Access search and initial problem remains: Searching all of QA doesn't find any files in Pictures folder, running search on just the Pictures folder does. I want to run a global search and find matching files in any/all of the Documents, Music, Videos, and Pictures folders.
    That article dates from 2015 and I'm guessing is out of date. I hope it didn't create potential future problems in my registry.

    Bottom line: I'm still looking for a fix.
     
    enso, May 5, 2021
    #4
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