Windows 8 search doesn't find files

Windows 8 search doesn't find files which I know are on my PC as I can navigate to them.

I have indexing on. I search by opening my computer and typing the search name in the top right box.

Whats wrong?
 

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    Windows 8.1
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 580
    Memory
    8Gb
    Hard Drives
    120 Gb SSD for OS and 1Tb data HD
    Internet Speed
    6000
    Browser
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    AVG Free 2014
Just to confirm you have tried using the explorer search instead of the Metro option; correct?

exp.jpg
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
I have to say despite having windows 8 for a year I have only discovered what the metro is in the past 24 hours - I use sourceforges classic shell and my windows looks like pevious ones - I don't see the tiles (how on earth do you get out of that once in other than control alt delete?) anyway I diverge. Yes using the search as in your picture - thanks.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 580
    Memory
    8Gb
    Hard Drives
    120 Gb SSD for OS and 1Tb data HD
    Internet Speed
    6000
    Browser
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    AVG Free 2014
Hi again Trevor,

You can adjust the Classic Shell search option to just include the Programs and Files in the search results and that works well. Once done, just use the Classic Shell search option and you should be just fine. Looks similar to here but I'm using Start8 at the moment:

Screenshot (26).png

Not sure about your second question but you can return to the desktop by clicking the desktop background image or point your arrow to the top-left and click like so:

clcik.jpg

Also, depending on how you have Classic Shell optioned, the Win Key could also be used to toggle back and forth. Good luck.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
Can you explain what you mean by adjusting the classic shell search option?

Hi Trevor, I don't have Classic Shell installed so you are going to have to do some research on your own; however, ALL options are available via right-clicking when hovering over the start button.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
So when I search for a song called 'song title' would you expect the search to find a song called '03 song title' for example (which it doesn't)

The right click settings allows me to change the number of search finds but little else. I don't know whether its searching one or both of my drives or whether its restricted to libraries (which I have read about but don't really understand)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 580
    Memory
    8Gb
    Hard Drives
    120 Gb SSD for OS and 1Tb data HD
    Internet Speed
    6000
    Browser
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    AVG Free 2014
he right click settings allows me to change the number of search finds but little else.

I beg to differ with you on that! The search is highly customizable. You just need to review every available optuion until you find those options that are related to the search results. I can't do that for you. Good luck in finding those options because they are only a few clicks away.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
Are these in classic shell or windows 8?

I'm really starting to think you are joking or just trying to pull my leg a bit. Good bye and good luck.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
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