Starting with Windows 10 version 1903, Microsoft is making changes to the search indexing with a new enhanced mode that users can select to search across all folders and drives, instead of limiting search to the default libraries. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to enable search in enhanced mode to allow the system to search all your folders and drives on Windows 10 version 1903 (May 2019 Update).
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How to enable enhanced mode for search on Windows 10
To enable the enhanced search mode on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you’ve completed the steps, the system will start a one-time indexing process that will enable you to use search to find files in all your folders and drives. Windows 10 Enhanced search on version 1903 The process should take around 15 minutes, but the time will really depend on the number of files on your computer hardware. By designed, to improve search performance, the feature will exclude temporary folders and operating system files. Also, the feature will automatically exclude folders and files that change quickly, like program data folders.
How to exclude folders for search on Windows 10
If you want to include or exclude folders, you can use these steps: If you want to include an excluded folder, just select the folder, and then click the Remove excluded folder button. Exclude folders from search on Windows 10 version 1903 After completing the steps, search will only look at all the folders and drives, ignoring those in the excluded list. If you don’t see these settings, it’s because you’re not running the version of Windows 10 that supports this feature. Enhanced search is available starting with Windows 10 version 1903, which is expected to rollout sometime in 2019. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
