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The thread discusses a user's issue with Windows search prioritizing folders over applications, seeking a way to change this behavior for efficiency. The original poster attempts to modify search settings but unsure how to make the preferences permanent or filter out non-app files. A responder suggests reviewing Windows Search indexing options and considers using third-party tools like CCleaner, but neither provides a definitive solution, indicating the issue remains unresolved.

reedanuar

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There's something that's been bugging me and costs me time for my works.

The windows search bar prioritizes folders instead of applications, how can I change this?

Thank you! 🙂
 

reedanuar

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Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it 🙂
I've tried playing around with it, but it doesn't do what I wanted.

I suppose it would be better if I could make this filter permanent. If only I could prioritise the apps or just filter out the rest(documents, folders, etc).

An image from 'Configure Windows Search Bar Result'. Windows search filter menu showing categories like Apps, Documents, Emails, Music, Photos, and more.
 

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kemical

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I've been having another look around but without much success.

I did wonder if an app like Ccleaner would help, primarily for searching for apps but nahh.. I'll keep looking and maybe someone will read this and have an answer?