About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com about search behavior highlight frustrations with Windows Search returning incomplete or unexpected results. Users report that searches for partial filenames, such as "numKK" or "209," fail to find files unless wildcards or exact strings are used. In dual-boot setups, search results may include files from the other operating system's drive, even when the user specifies a different location. These issues suggest that Windows Search indexing and query logic do not always match user expectations, leading to missed files and confusion. The tag covers troubleshooting tips and workarounds for improving search accuracy in Windows environments.
  1. FatCat0

    Windows 10 Windows search misses really obvious results

    Consider an example directory containing: IMG_0209.JPG IMG_0210.JPG Some_PDF-numKK.pdf If I want to find the pdf, and happen to remember that it had "numKK" in the filename, I might reasonably search "numKK" and expect to find it. In practice though, this will return 0 results. A search for...
    • FatCat0
    • Thread
    • feedback file management file names file search file types image search indexing pdf search query search behavior search bugs search functionality search issues search tips tech support user experience windows 11 windows search
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. C

    Windows 7 Concerns About Program Interference in Dual Boot XP and Windows 7 Setup

    I'm a bit worried about this as the two drives are visable at all times (regardless of if it's xp or 7) What I'm worried about specifically is that how likely will one program from one side influence the other. I've already had a search bring up stuff from the opposite drive when I...
    • chrisharbin
    • Thread
    • configuration data separation drive visibility dual boot file access issues multi-os program interaction search behavior user data windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support