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size:gigantic search filter does not work!

Anonymous
2022-04-25T17:21:21+00:00

help please size:gigantic filter does not work in file explorer, nothing shows up, and the text doesnt get blue either when i type size:gigantic into the search bar.

i tried changing my folders search settings to default, but still, it doesnt work.

Someone please help me out here, in english or German.

Appriciate ur help

Danke.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-04-25T21:20:58+00:00

    Works fine for me, as you can see:

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    I opened File Explorer and typed size:gigantic into the Search this PC box, then pressed the Enter key. What exactly happens when you do that? (BTW: It takes a minute or two for the search to complete.)

    Most or possibly all of your 'gigantic' files are normally hidden from view. You can make them visible by going to the View ribbon in File Explorer and putting a check mark in the Hidden files box, like so:

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    There are additional system files that aren't displayed even with a check mark in Hidden files. I can show you how to find them if you like.

    You can help File Explorer find files by indexing your hard drive - like the index in a book. Go to Control Panel > Indexing Options

    Is there a particular 'gigantic' file that you think you should have but aren't finding?

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-04-25T18:03:02+00:00

    Hi Alex. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Check out the last post in this thread:

    https://www.tenforums.com/general-support/73321.... You could reply there to ask Kari for more guided help.

    https://www.lifewire.com/find-large-files-on-wi...

    https://it.nmu.edu/docs/searching-large-files-w...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/k84...

    https://windowsloop.com/filter-files-by-size-in...

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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