File explorer search history is not clearing


  1. acomic
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    windows 10 64 bit
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    File explorer search history is not clearing


    Hi

    I have gone through all the steps in the following thread, but my file search history is not clearing or updating. Search terms clear, but the old search reappears with deleted files on it.

    Search History in File Explorer - Clear in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    Any help would be appreciated.

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  3. dalchina
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    Hi, you might try:
    FAQ: How to completely reset WDS / Windows Search | BrandonLive

    Old, but appears to apply still (same registry entry exists).

    Note the comment about the crawl scope.
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  4. acomic
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    windows 10 64 bit
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    dalchina said:
    Hi, you might try:
    FAQ: How to completely reset WDS / Windows Search | BrandonLive

    Old, but appears to apply still (same registry entry exists).

    Note the comment about the crawl scope.
    Thanks Dalchina - it worked. Really appreciate your feedback suggestion and the time you have saved me.

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  6. dalchina
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    :) great!
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