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
    2020-06-27T15:50:21+00:00

    Same for me since an update earlier this week, 22 June 2020.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-06-29T22:49:19+00:00

    I have this same issue. It started happening with the same Windows 10 Update that changed the search behavior to have to press the enter button after typing in the search query. Before whatever update that was, the search worked perfectly and only showed results in the current folder unless you specifically set it to check subfolders too.

    Since having to press Enter (or click the arrow to the right side of the box), it's been impossible to search current folder only.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-07-10T13:50:53+00:00

    Well, rebuilding my computer and reinstalling windows did the trick... for about a week.  The problem has returned.  I could still use some help with this it seams.  

    Aditya Roy, are you still looking into this?  Seems like a lot of people are having problems with this.  I am also unable to install Windows Update KB4560960 because it causes me to be unable to print to one of my HP printers.  Can we expect a new windows update soon that will resolve some of these issues?

    Thanks

    Lance

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-07-10T18:53:04+00:00

    The issue about the file search has been like this for over a year and will probably stay like this forever.

    As for your other issues about not being able to update or use a printer, I'd start a new thread about it.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-07-22T10:29:59+00:00

    Yeah, I have the same issue.

    I need to go through hundreds of files. 

    And searching through current folder has always worked. 

    Its so frustrating that the person we are talking to here has absolutely no idea about this error. 

    Did they even try it out on their machines?

    Search in Current Folder worked so well before. And now it doesn't work at all.

    Good job, LanceWindsor3 for not losing your temper! I most certainly would have.

    I have found it to work by typing into the search window:

    *search_item* folderpath:"C:\Folder01\Folder02\etc"

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