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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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Hi Diplocaulus,
We fully understand the inconvenience the issue has caused and that the current situation can be frustrating.
Currently, such issues, of which the Microsoft technical team is aware, are gathering more information to address the issue in a subsequent version update.
We advise you to be patient and hope that this document will be resolved soon.
Your Sincerely
Hahn - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
Add me to the list of having issues as well, hopefully MS will release an update/fix for this issue soon. I depend on my search history a lot.
I have the same problem in my search history. MS please release the update soon to fix the BUG and end the inconvenience
Me too!
