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

Anonymous
2019-11-27T19:11:35+00:00

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?!

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-04-03T16:17:10+00:00

    Most insane, stupid, nonsensical thing that Microsoft has done to their operating system!  I thought taking away useful, practical features that user's want and need was Google's job?!

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-04-02T21:58:12+00:00

    That's better than nothing, but it's still ridiculous. When I know from the start what I am searching for, why force the extra step??

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-03-29T20:41:13+00:00

    The search tab becomes available when you use Ctrl-F (for Find). But the search field should be functional without that keystroke.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-03-29T19:41:04+00:00

    why did Windows remove this tab? so dumb!

    Edit: It only now shows up when you actually enter a search. At that point you have the option of removing your history.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-03-21T16:59:34+00:00

    I am writing on March 21, 2020. I have the same issue. No fixes suggested have any effect.

    I do not remember when I lost the Search Tab but it has been within recent weeks, this year certainly.

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