File Explorer search Current folder option doesn't work

Anonymous
2020-04-21T13:54:00+00:00

Good morning,

I am having a problem with my Windows 10 file explorer searches.  When I search for an item, it brings back results in for the current folder and all subfolders as it should.  When I click on "Current folder" in the search tools, however, it does nothing.  I still see all results from all subfolders.  

I believe this problem started after installing NVIDIA GeForce Experience and the latest NVIDIA driver.  I tried to do a system restore, but it seems I dont have any restore points.  That is another problem I will have to fix.  

Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-04-28T07:19:12+00:00

    I've been having this same problem as well. I hope this issue gets fixed soon.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-04-22T12:51:42+00:00

    Hi Aditya,

    Thanks for your quick response.  In response to your questions:

    • I am using Windows 10 Version 1909 Build 18363.778
    • What i meant in my original inquiry is in in the attached images.  the original search includes all subfolders.

              When i click on Current folder 

    ![](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/34ca0501-9670-4d48-a0ca-3ac98aa29c3f?platform=QnA,

              it should narrow down the search to only files in the current directory and not any subfolders.  However, it still includes all

              results in all subfolders.  

              If this were working correctly, only one folder would be shown in the search and not all of the files in that folder.  (I hope this 

              makes sense) 

    • Lastly, I have restarted my computer multiple times to no avail.

    I have also just tried the two methods you suggested.  Sadly, they did not work. 

    Thanks again for responding so quickly.  I look forward to any help you can give me. 

    Thanks

    Lance Windsor

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-04-22T10:04:26+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We understand your concern as you are having issue in File explorer search option. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

    • What is the Windows 10 Version and Build installed? (Type winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • What do you mean when you say "When I click on "Current folder" in the search tools, however, it does nothing.  I still see all results from all "?
    • Have you tried restarting your computer?

    Meanwhile, we would suggest you to refer these methods and check.

    Method 1:Restart Windows Search service.

    1. Press Windows + R key to open run command.
    2. Type services.msc and click Ok.
    3. Scroll and look for Windows Search. Double click on the service.
    4. Set the startup type as Automatic and click Ok.
    5. Click on Start or Restart from the left pane

    Method 2: If the issue persists, then we would suggest you to refer these steps to restore it to default.

    1. Open File Explorer and click on View tab from the top.
    2. Click the arrow below Options and select Change folder and search options.
    3. Under General tab, click on Restore Defaults.
    4. Click Ok and relaunch File Explorer.

    Regards,

    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator

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