If you want to enable indexing on a Windows file server, you will need to start by installing the Windows Search Service. To do so, open Server Manager and then choose the Add Roles and Features ...

Ever searched for a file in Windows and come up empty? Or waited way too long for results? You’re not alone. Many users find Windows Search frustrating and it really boils down to its default settings ...

Let’s face it: Searching your PC for files within Windows has always been mildly confusing, especially with several options for searching right within Windows 10 and 11. But if you’re convinced that a ...

Say goodbye to endless file hunting with this open-source Windows search utility.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. There are plenty of tricks and tools to use in your searches. There are plenty of tricks and tools to use in your ...

The search function in Windows 11 is incredibly useful for finding almost anything on your PC, whether it's your apps, settings, or locally stored files. Additionally, it allows you to search the web ...

If Search Indexing is not running on your Windows 11/10 PC, read this post to learn how to fix the issue. Indexing is a process that maintains an index of file properties and metadata to speed up ...

Various factors can lead to high or excessive usage of system resources for the SearchFilterHost.exe file, as detailed below: The SearchFilterHost.exe file is generally stored in the ...

Finding files swiftly and efficiently is essential for productivity, but Windows Search doesn't always cut it. Thankfully, there’s a variety of third-party tools that outperform Windows Search in ...

Recently, I tried to run a search in Windows for specific Word documents based on the filename. I expected a number of different results. Instead, Windows delivered ...