Windows 10: Windows search only shows recent apps

Hello good community.

Long time ago I have switched a setting that -I don't remember where- makes Windows search at the taskbar show only recent apps. I am trying to find which setting I have changed. I can still search for both apps and files in there but it only shows recent apps that I have opened.

In this image below, recent part only shows programs but back then it showed both files and programs, I searched a lot but couldn't find how to change it back. Any help is appreciated. Thank you for reading.

Btw, I already reinstalled Windows couple of times but I use an online account so I think it keeps settings in the account.

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Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

1. Is Cortana able to search the apps installed?

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if that helps.

• Type Start Settings in Search and hit
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Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

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Hello Shirley,

Could you answer the below questions:

• 
  Are you using a Local account or a Microsoft Account?
  
• 
  Is Cortana able to search the apps installed?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if that helps.

• Type Start Settings in Search and hit
  Enter.
• Turn on Show recently added apps in jump list of Start of Taskbar.

Please also run SFC scan and check if the issue persists. System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

• 
  Press Windows key + X key.
  

• 
  Select command prompt (admin).
  
• 
  Type the below command:
  

sfc /scannow

Please get back to us with the necessary detail so that we can resolve your issue at the earliest.