How to Use the Search Tool in Windows 10 File Explorer

In Windows 10, you can search for files and other content using the built-in Search tool on the Taskbar. However, you can also search for files directly through File Explorer. With the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, Microsoft has integrated Windows Search into File Explorer. This means you can click or type a keyword in the search field, and File Explorer will suggest files based on your search term. But even without this latest enhancement, there’s more to searching in File Explorer than meets the eye. Let’s look at how to use the Search tool in File Explorer.

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First, to take advantage of the integration of Windows Search into File Explorer, ensure you’ve upgraded to the Windows 10 November 2019 Update version 1909. Open File Explorer to a specific folder that you ...