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The user "sparkles" reports that searches in Quick Access on Windows 10 only find files in three folders, excluding the Pictures folder, despite the folder being included in indexing settings. After confirming that Pictures is not excluded in Indexing Options, the issue persists, and they are seeking a solution. Responses suggest ensuring the folder isn't excluded from indexing, but no definitive fix has been provided yet.

sparkles

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  • Quick access contains the folders: Documents, Music, Pictures, Video
  • On the right side of the window, there is a Quick access search field. Entering a search will find matching files in 3 folders but not matching files in the Pictures folder.
  • If I navigate directly to the Pictures folder then the search will work.
  • I’d like to fix where ever the problem is – with Quick access or the Pictures folder – and have QA searches work on all 4 folders.

I’ve tried re-indexing / rebuilding the index and several other things, but the problem still remains. Crossing my fingers that someone here will post the much-hoped for solution!
 

Solution
Make sure Pictures isn't excluded.
  • Open "Control Panel"
  • Click on "Indexing Options"
  • Click Modify
  • Expand Users > <your user>
  • Make sure Pictures is selected

Neemobeer

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Make sure Pictures isn't excluded.
  • Open "Control Panel"
  • Click on "Indexing Options"
  • Click Modify
  • Expand Users > <your user>
  • Make sure Pictures is selected
 

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sparkles

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Thank you, Neemobeer. I have just now checked that setting, and Pictures and all subfolders was checked.