Search suddenly stopped finding folders


  1. Posts : 24
    Windows 10
       #1

    Search suddenly stopped finding folders


    The Search facility in File Explorer has suddenly stopped displaying folders, ie if I search for 'adobe' it will find any files including that term, but not show the many folders that exist that contain it.

    This is a recent development, and as far as I know I've not changed anything relating to Search.

    Anyone know how to fix this?
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  2. Posts : 43,026
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #2

    Hi, which Windows build are you using? Windows key + r, winver. Are you using an Insider build?
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  3. Posts : 24
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I've got Windows 10 Home - OS build 17134.590

    Sorry, I've no idea what an 'Insider build' is?
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  4. Posts : 43,026
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #4

    Hi, in that case it's definitely not.. - it's build 1803. (Insider builds are pre-release ones for keen users to give feedback to MS, and may be buggy).

    Could you provide screenshots as follows?
    a. of file explorer showing some files and folders you intend to search
    b. the outcome of your search which you hoped would find one of those folders
    c. a successful search for one of the files in the first screenshot for reference.

    To post a screenshot please use the Insert Image icon above your post.

    Thanks
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