Windows 11 File Explorer no longer remembers search history; how to reenable?

Anonymous
2023-03-18T16:09:33+00:00

I frequently use File Explorer to search for local files. Until recently, it would remember my past file searches, but beginning two days ago, without warning, File Explorer no longer remembers those searches; the search bar is empty. How do I reenable it?

I've confirmed that search and file history is enabled in Privacy settings. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Windows 11 Home 10.0.22621 Build 22621

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-04-25T20:25:17+00:00

    Add me to the list

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-04-24T16:15:12+00:00

    HI

    same for me I have tried everything I've searched all over the Internet nothing work

    I don't know why Microsoft help us to fix this problem

    the best solution to go back to Windows 10

    question for Microsoft team do you think you create a new 11 you help people will you create more problems for them

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-04-19T07:47:31+00:00

    Me and my colleagues are having the exact same issue, this has persissted since early march.

    We too have tried all the "fixes" recommended, none of which have worked.

    Everything was perfectly fine until the recent updates.

    It's quite astonishing, that clearly it's a long ongoing issue affecting so many people.

    Yet MS seemingly still haven't done anything to address this.

    You'd expect them to at least try to get it resolved as soon as possible, considering the ammount of people affected.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-04-12T15:12:09+00:00

    I've tried everything and the problem continues. MS, please sort this out soon

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-04-12T14:53:59+00:00

    Seems like the new KB5025239 also causes this.

    Please stop bundling "improvements" into security updates for the love of god.

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