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search not working in appdata

Anonymous
2019-06-19T12:14:39+00:00

I did try to bing this but all I saw was problems with the search in the task bar and my problem is with the file explorer

I have files located at appdata\roaming\…\history 

There are a lot and I wanted to see those that had HPZ400 in the file name

File Manager said none where there.  Using wildcard "*" didn't work either.  That should have showed everything!

Search tools and options did not show anything useful like "[x] Uncheck this box if you want search to work here"

I assume I cannot search in appdata even if administrator.

My C# program that uses the open file dialog box has no problem with filters like "*.whatever" at this exact location,  it's just the windows 10 file explorer or a problem between the chair and the keyboard that I cant seem to find.

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  1. Brian Tillman 24,875 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-06-19T12:21:23+00:00

    AppData is a protected, hidden folder and generally cannot be searched. Enable hidden files and folders in File Explorer options if you want to search it.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-06-19T16:14:16+00:00

    The files are all visible, just the search not working.  I consider this a bug and not a feature.  However, I do want to thank Microsoft for replacing my surface pro 4 with the bulging screen even though it was out of warrantee.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-06-19T12:35:56+00:00

    Hi,

    Open File Explorer from the taskbar.

    Select View > Options > Change folder and search options.

    Select the View tab and, in Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives and OK.

    Hope it Helps

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