Solved Searching the c: drive.

File Explorer search searches the current view. If you type a search term when File Explorer is open showing This PC, all internal and external drives and all folders in them are searched.

To search only the drive C:, double click the drive C: in File Explorer > This PC view to open the C: drive and type your search term. Windows will now search only the current drive C: and all its folders.

Rule: Windows Search when used in File Explorer searches the current drive or folder and all its subfolders, nowhere else. To search only in your user profile folder and its subfolders, open C:\Users\Your_Username in File Explorer and do the search. To search only in external drive X:, open X: in File Explorer and search.

Kari
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY 17-1150eg
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
    Hard Drives
    Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
    External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
    Cooling
    As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
    Keyboard
    Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX1000 Laser (Bluetooth)
    Internet Speed
    50 MB VDSL
    Browser
    Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
    Other Info
    Windows in English, additional user accounts in Finnish, German and Swedish.
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