File Explorer Search Bar - Does not show file path


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    File Explorer Search Bar - Does not show file path


    This has been a frustrating issue for me for years. I have yet to find a solution. Whenever I can't find an item inside a file I have to resort to File Explorer Search bar. The item magically appears and I can open it. Great! But where is it???

    I've tried selecting view options and "Display full path in the title bar" but it doesn't work.

    All I get is the main folder and the destination folder. I have thousands of folders each with hundreds of folders inside and each with tens of folders inside them and possibly more.

    Please tell me how I can display the entire file path when using file search bar. (why it doesn't automatically is ridiculous because that's why you're searching)

    I should point out that it shows path just fine when I actually click on the folders in normal use. But when I really need to see it, it doesn't... Brilliant!File Explorer Search Bar - Does not show file path-tempsnip2.pngFile Explorer Search Bar - Does not show file path-tempsnip.png
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    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.4170
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    You could just right-click on an entry in the results & select Open file location.

    In the bottom right corner, you'll see that you have the thumbnails view selected. Click on the icon next to it to show a Details view. Then you'll see a Folder column showing the path.

    I do not like the Folder column. I always right-click on its column header, select More …, scroll down to Folder path and select that instead. You'll need to keep doing this every time.

    There are instructions for always showing the Details view. Change Search Results Default View - Ramesh Srinivasan
    There is a tool for being able to set up the view to include your chosen columns every time. @LesFerch Les, I cannot find a link to your folder views tool. WinSetView by LesFerch - TenForums


    All the best,
    Denis



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    Last edited by Try3; 20 Apr 2022 at 11:01.
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