Where is Search Programs and Files in Windows 10?

How to Search in Windows 10 Using 2 Different Methods

In the search bar located on the lefthand side of your taskbar, next to the Windows button, type the name of the app, document, or file that youre looking for.
From the search results listed, click on the one that matches what youre looking for.

Where is the Search Programs and Files Box?

Click the search box at the bottom left of your screen to get started. By default, the search window shows the top apps you use, as well as recent activities, so you can easily click on the programs and files you use most.

How do I Search for Files and Programs?

Click the Start button to go to the Start screen, then start typing to search for a file. The search results will appear on the right side of the screen. Simply click a file or folder to open it.

Where is the Search Box on Windows 10?

Where is the search bar in Windows 10 computers? Generally, the search box is located at the bottom left corner of your desktop.

Search for Files in File Explorer

To search for files in File Explorer , open File Explorer and use the search box to the right of the address bar. Tap or click to open File Explorer. Search looks in all folders and subfolders within the library or folder youre viewing. When you tap or click inside the search box, the Search Tools tab appears.

How do I do an Advanced Search in Windows Explorer?

Click in the Search box at the bottom of the Start menu or at the top of an Explorer window. Type an advanced search.

Why Can't I Search on Windows Explorer?

Fix 1: Restart File Explorer
If you encounter File Explorer search not responding, the first thing you can do is restarting your File Explorer. To do that, just press Windows + X and select Task Manager from the menu. In the popup windows, find and select Windows Explorer process, and click Restart button.

How do I Search for Files in File Explorer?

Open Windows Explorer and in the top right search box type *. extension. For example, to search for text files you should type *. txt.

How do I Search for a Folder in Windows 10?

Open Windows Explorer .
Type in the folder name in the search box.
Your folder will appear in the results.

How do I Find a Folder Only?

In the Windows Explorer search pane make sure that More Advanced Options is expanded (not all versions of Windows require you to explicitly expand this). Find the drop down marked Type Of File (it's normally the first advanced option), and choose Folder. Your search results will now only include folders.