Search only showing files when search is filtered

Hi everyone,

I'm running a fresh install of Windows 10 Pro on an XPS 13. I was convinced that search was broken, but it turns out my files WOULD show if I provided a filter. For example:

Hit Windows key and type "Beatles" and I would only see suggested web searches and a "best match" image.

BUT

Hit Windows key a and type "music:beatles" or "folder:beatles" and I'd get exactly what I wanted.

Is this working as it should?

Worth noting that I've given Cortana zero permissions, could that be affecting things?

Also worth noting that the folder I'm primarily trying to search is a music folder with all the music in the "public music" folder (in order to share the folder across user accounts on the laptop).

Thanks for any help.

pepanee said:

"...given Cortana zero permissions..."

I'm assuming you don't prefer Cortana? Disable Cortana (I think you get the regular Search instead) and see if it works.

##) Disable Cortana
a) Search for, and open: gpedit.msc
b) Go to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Search
c) Disable Allow Cortana

Thanks for the suggestion. I just tried it and then rebuilt the search index, no dice. Again, the files are clearly indexed but only found if I qualify the search (music, folder, etc). It's really bizarre.