search function

Windows 11 offers a sleek and modern interface with numerous new features, yet no tech product is without its quirks. One glaring issue that Windows 11 users might face is the search function not working correctly. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it can significantly hinder productivity...

Hi Team, Looking to see if anyone here has come across this issue. Our team performed some in-place upgrades from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2019 Standard, which went well, and did not cause any issues with the installed applications on the server, but we found that the windows...

Since my upgrade to Windows 10240 from 8.1, file search (windows key + search string) returns no results. Rebuilt index from scratch. Not working. Any hint?

Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you could help me with this. The search section of my charms bar won't open. When I open the charms bar and click on the search icon, it highlights the icon for a second and then closes the charms bar and does nothing. I am running windows 8.1 core OEM single...

Hi I'm finding it very hard to find any information about how to actually use Cortana or what she is supposed to do in her current state. In the video the speaker "Joe" says, "Hey Cortana, I'd like to send an email to (gives a name I've forgotten) and she opens an interface and asks what the...

Hey guys, I need serious help… and as a token of my appreciation I will send $50 directly into the person’s paypal account that can help me with my problem Just so you know upfront I am using Windows 8.1 Operating System Here is my problem –in my “C: Drive” I have a folder called “PROJECTS”…...

Today I finally took the time to look into the error that was preventing me from installing Windows 8.1, and I was easily able to overcome it after reading a short guide regarding two commands in command prompt. I was successfully able to install windows 8.1 as a result, and everything is...

Is there a way to modify Windows 7 to have a contextual right click file / folder search capability like Windows XP has?? The search function in Windows 7 is neither quick nor easy. I don't know what Microsoft thought they were accomplishing by eliminating the WinXP search capability. Is that...

I'm trying to learn how to type both the up and down arrows in a text, but the instructions that I found: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_make_arrow_up_on_keyboard says to use the advanced view in the character map and use the search function, but in mine the advanced view options are...

A blog detailing a little more about Windows Blue has been posted by Microsoft: The inclusion of a new Start icon is mentioned along with details concerning: Personalisation, A better search function, Improved keyboard and mouse options, Internet Explore 11, Cloud Connectivity, Apps and...

I am running Windows 8 pro on an older tablet and I mainly use a digitizer pen (it does not recognize fingers). I am very surprised by the lack of features using a pen versus using a mouse as I do on my Windows 8 non-touch screen laptop. I also don't typically use a keyboard with my...

In XP (and Vista), you type alphebets to select a file or folder. For example, you are trying to access a file named "My file.txt", you type "m", "y" and it goes directly to folder or files start withm and y so it's close to My file.txt. This is convenient way to find a file you need. But, it's...

I've been having some issues with my start menu lately. A few days ago, I did a system restore on my computer and everything was fine except for my start menu, all of my recently used programs have disappeared. The ones that I have pinned were still there, but none of the ones that pop up when...

I just gotta post about this, because what a dumb thing to wreck the basic search functionality on computers we paid a lot of money for. Dedicated PC user for forever - yet - I am seriously thinking I have got to bite the bullet for a mac next time which ticks me off but this is ridiculous...

I am trying to use the windows search function to find files with the .xm extension. When I type ext:.xm or fileext:.xm it returns .xml files of which there are thousands on my computer. How do I get the search to only return .xm files? Thanks in advance for the help.

Hello: Windows 7 for some strange reason doesn't have the ability to right click on a volume, folder, etc-amazing. I have been able to regain the search function for folders to right click but it doesn't work on right clicking a volume (hard drive) for some reason. I have always used this...

The Windows 7 Start Menu search function seems to work quite well for most programs. I type "wo" and "Microsoft Word is highlighted on the top of the list. I type "ex" and Microsoft Excel is at the top of the list, followed by Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. But try and run regedit.exe...

Hello, I've tampered with my hosts file when installing some software, which didn't end up working for me in the end. Are there any big issues with keeping my file in this state? It seems to be ok but I would like to return my hosts file to its original state, and all the tutorials online...

Hi guys, I recently acquired a virus on my system which has made my user profile disappear (when clicking on Windows Explorer then C: and then finally 'Users' folder. All of the data is still on the drive as it is as full as it was before). I am running Windows 7 and got around this...

I recently went from vista to win 7 and have now found I can't backup my files. I'm not sure how to go about fixing the problem, as I'm not fully competent with computers so any help would be grateful. When I try to backup files i get a message saying I can't with the code 0x80040154. I also...