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February 27, 2025

5 tips you need to search more effectively in Windows File Explorer

Digital clutter on personal computers can make finding specific files challenging. To improve search efficiency in Windows' File Explorer, users can implement several strategies: 1. Organize files into a structured hierarchy of folders and subfolders, and use a consistent naming convention for easy identification. 2. Refine search queries using specific syntax, such as excluding terms with "NOT" or using wildcards like "*" and "?" to represent characters. 3. Utilize search filters in Windows Search to narrow results by date modified, file type, size, system files, zipped folders, or file contents. 4. Change indexed locations in the Settings app to improve search performance, opting for Enhanced mode to index the entire PC or Classic mode for specific folders. 5. Save and pin searches for frequently accessed files to facilitate quick retrieval later.
Windows 11 Search Not Working? Here's How To Fix It - SlashGear
Winsage
September 24, 2024

Windows 11 Search Not Working? Here’s How To Fix It – SlashGear

Experiencing sluggish performance with Windows 11 search can be addressed through several troubleshooting steps. 1. Restart the SearchHost.exe process by opening Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), navigating to the Details tab, right-clicking on SearchHost.exe, and selecting End Task. 2. If the search icon on the taskbar is unresponsive, restart Windows Explorer in Task Manager by going to the Processes tab, right-clicking on Windows Explorer, and selecting Restart. 3. Ensure Windows is up to date by opening the Settings app (Windows + I), navigating to the Windows Update tab, and clicking on Check for updates. 4. Configure the Windows Search service by opening the Run dialog (Windows + R), typing services.msc, locating Windows Search, setting the Startup type to Automatic, and restarting the service. 5. Expand search capabilities by accessing Settings > Privacy & security > Searching Windows, selecting Enhanced under Find my files, and removing any excluded folders. 6. Rebuild the search index by opening Settings, navigating to Privacy & security > Searching Windows > Advanced indexing options, clicking Advanced, and selecting Rebuild. 7. If issues persist, perform a system restore by opening the Run dialog (Windows + R), typing rstrui.exe, selecting a restore point prior to the issue, and clicking Finish.
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