Missing search tab - File Explorer (Windows 10 - 1909)

Or save two keystrokes and just type * and hit Enter to bring up the search tab. But this is ridiculous, and it doesn't solve the problem of the search window occassionally graying out.

All you have to do is enter *.* in the search and hit enter, now the search tab will show up

Hope this helps

Couple of weeks ago, I solved the problem by uninstalling the update 1909.

Recently, I was asked to restart my computer to install new WINDOWS updates.

I just checked the system, and I'm now back at update 1909 again.

Nonetheless, I can see the search tab and perform searching no problem.

It seems that the latest WINDOWS update has fixed the search tab/box problem.

Same here. Has anyone found a solution?

Hello,

I have installed the latest update of windows 10 (home and pro).

Windows 10 Pro - 1909 (v. 18363.476)

Now the "search" tab is no longer in the folders and I can't clear the search history either. Where is this tab?!

I find that entering a search string followed by ENTER (or clicking -->) produces the search tab.  However, to change from "All subfolders" to "Current folder" seemingly requires a rather bizarre sequence.  Simply clicking on the selection doesn't work, but typing the Enter key (or clicking -->) first does!  Hopefully, this will be undone soon!

Windows 10 File Explorer Search Tab Missing