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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
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Out of curiosity, has anyone tried any of the alternative file managers, like explorer++, totalcommander etc? Do any of them have a good search and history? All I really need is a search box next to the address bar, support for bunch of boolean operators like OR and NOT, and history right there on the search box.
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Out of curiosity, has anyone tried any of the alternative file managers, like explorer++, totalcommander etc? Do any of them have a good search and history? All I really need is a search box next to the address bar, support for bunch of boolean operators like OR and NOT, and history right there on the search box.
I like Explorer++ for it's portability, but it's search options are very basic. Directory Opus and XYPlorer both have extensive search options and history. I haven't looked much at TotalCommander, so I can't comment on that one. A lot of people recommend Everything.
I agree with everyone! The loss of the ability to have what you searched for show up again that day is a HUGE loss of productivity! It's more than annoying, it's a loss of a necessary function.
I use my computer for work and now I regret ever buying a new computer because there are SO many bugs with Windows 11. File Explorer not even working correctly?? Come on Microsoft. Quit spending time on things like Co Pilot when basic functions are broken!
I agree with everyone! The loss of the ability to have what you searched for show up again that day is a HUGE loss of productivity! It's more than annoying, it's a loss of a necessary function.
I use my computer for work and now I regret ever buying a new computer because there are SO many bugs with Windows 11. File Explorer not even working correctly?? Come on Microsoft. Quit spending time on things like Co Pilot when basic functions are broken!
No matter what we say they just don’t care.
They don’t even replay to any of our comments
Basically the don’t give a ………..
So don’t waste your energy and time
I guess the question now is what alternatives are available? I've been searching for an alternative file explorer, but haven't decided what to get. The decent ones don't have a trial to see if I like it. I guess I'll just have to avoid the bullet.
