Recent content by mxdog

This is more for my peace of mind then anything else so here I go. The new file explorer uses SearchUi.exe from C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy, which I had renamed so it couldn't start. The reason being no matter how you set Group policy or system settings, it was...

what are you talking about ? the Search Local Disk box in file explorer does not work after the upgrade for me. from MS... We’re updating the search box in File Explorer to now be powered by Windows Search. This change will help integrate your OneDrive content online with the traditional...

No ..disabling the web search only does not does not kill the live search the connection is still there and I was still getting web results in the search... plus all that changed with this update anyway i think ..so I will have to re-enable cortana to search local files.....who knew big brother...

That still leaves the open connection the idea is to not have open network connections at any time. I do not want cortana or live search active at all...ever . I am not a fan of this new IOT perspective I find it as intrusive and invasive as any android device and a violation of my privacy. If...

Since I updated yesterday to this version File Explorer search does not work at all. I assume it is because you are using cortana/online/live search which I have all turned off in group policy because I do not want any search or info on my private computer going through anyone else's servers...

YEA ..TY Obvious but not I never use that option so didn't know it was there you my hero for today !

Since the last windows update 18362.418 I have a folder "downloads" that no longer works like a regular disk folder but now like this: How can I turn this off for this and all folders I want to see a file list when I open a folder not a broken up last used access list ? I just could not find...