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Windows 11 File Explorer search is junk
I'm sure I am not the only person that thinks that windows 11 file explorer is junk. It cannot find anything and it takes forever if it does find something. There should be options to really drill down to find what you are looking for as preset options like
date range - ability to enter a date range
file type should be an option instead of "Kind" - ability to choose the file extension / type; xls, xlsx, xlsm, doc, docx, pdf
these simple search features are non-existent
Search option should include:
File Name
File Type
To search for something is very frustrating and slow!!!!
Please fix it.
3 Replies
- MaverickNexusIron Contributor
Many people use third-party tools like Everything (by Voidtools) or Listary for instant, accurate search.
- HoltSawyeIron Contributor
This is a common issue in Windows. Windows 10 is even worse!
- BreckenFosterIron Contributor
Rebuild the search index and disable enhanced mode.