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
    2023-03-23T22:26:04+00:00

    On March 15, my computer installed 2023-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5023706), and file explorer stopped showing my search history. I uninstalled he update, and my file history is showing again.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-24T04:25:12+00:00

    Hi Diplocaulus,

    1. In your screenshot, scroll all the way down and you will see "Advanced indexing options".
    2. You can refer to the picture below:

    According to the information provided by Dear Alan, you can also try to uninstall KB5023706 this update.

    Your Sincerely

    Hahn - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-03-25T16:11:53+00:00

    Hi Hahn - MSFT,

    Thank you again for your reply and screenshots. I found the relevant settings, but the problem remains.

    Also, I uninstalled the KB5023706 update, but that did not resolve the issue either.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-03-26T15:58:53+00:00

    Add me to 'some users' affected by. And it started with the Mar. 16, 23 Windows Updates and/or;

    2023-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
    System (KB5023706) Learn more
    Successfully installed on 16/03/23
    Bluetooth & devices
    2023-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
    e Network & internet (KB5022845) Learn more
    Successfully installed on 16/02/23
    Personalization
    2023-02 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11, version
    22H2 for x64 (KB5022497) Learn more
    Apps Successfully installed on 16/02/23

    When a 'Microsoft Agent' uses wording of 'This could be a bug in Windows 11 that affects some users.', it's reasonable to assume that it's a bug confirmation.

    Can the affected users expect it to be fixed by next Windows Updates? Please.

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