Windows 10: Windows Search - how to see full file name and path?

Discus and support Windows Search - how to see full file name and path? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When I search Windows using the search bar in an Explorer window I can almost never see the full file name even if I have plenty of window space to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by DustinParsons, Aug 19, 2022.

  1. DUSTINPARSONS
    DustinParsons Win User

    Windows Search - how to see full file name and path?


    When I search Windows using the search bar in an Explorer window I can almost never see the full file name even if I have plenty of window space to show it - see the example below.First Question: How do I see the full file name of the files WITHOUT having to hover my mouse over the name and wait for it to show up? Second question: How do I get the files to show their path like folders do? I want to see the full file name and path for files when I search. Is this possible?

    :)
     
    DustinParsons, Aug 19, 2022
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  2. SLOZOMBY
    slozomby Win User

    Recent File List

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file1

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file2
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file3
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file4
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file5
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file6
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file7
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file8
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file9
    ...

    you get the idea. ( too lazy to put it in a for loop and test it.

    or just open regedit and remove all the fileX from that key.
     
    slozomby, Aug 19, 2022
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  3. MARKMCDONOUGH45
    MarkMcDonough45 Win User
    Windows 10 search for a specific folder name and file name

    Carlos: Thanks for your reply. What you suggest is what I have been doing. I search for folders with a specific name and get a list. Then I have to search each folder for a specific file. So it's a two step search and that's what I was trying to avoid.

    I assume there are applications out there that allow for an "AND" search in Windows. I'll try that approach.

    Thanks, again.
     
    MarkMcDonough45, Aug 19, 2022
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  4. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User

    Windows Search - how to see full file name and path?

    Add a path to $PATH?

    what exactly do you need to decipher about that path line? also, what are you installing? perhaps i can help.
     
    Easy Rhino, Aug 19, 2022
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