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
    2024-09-27T06:35:23+00:00

    Could you please help me? I have followed all the steps mentioned, but no action has been taken, and the problem still exists

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  2. Les Ferch 10,361 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-06-17T12:12:21+00:00

    I'm going to try Explorer Patch and see what happens...

    ExplorerPatcher does not provide a fix for this issue.

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  3. 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
    2023-03-23T01:47:41+00:00

    Hi Diplocaulus,

    Sorry, my expression may have misunderstood you.

    You can navigate to "Privacy & security > Searching Windows" by searching for the keyword "Searching" in the search box.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-03-22T01:58:15+00:00

    Hi Hermitish,

    Thank you for the information, I checked the post you wrote before and wondered if you had submitted your feedback.

    If you have already submitted, please share the feedback link, I will submit your feedback to the relevant team for investigation through internal channels.

    If you don't have it yet, you can also submit your problem through the Feedback Hub (if convenient, please provide as much detail as possible, including pictures, repro videos, etc.).  

    Your Sincerely

    Hahn - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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