Why Does "Windows Key + Q" Not Ever Find Anything?

I know it's supposed to be fore apps, But it says "Search: EVERYWHERE"

So when I type something in the search box, shouldn't it search files? And search EVERYWHERE? It never brings up the files Im searching for.....

This may provide some useful info. Sounds like you have W 8.1. I have W 8.0 so I cannot get it to do any of the "Everywhere" stuff.

http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/windows-81-tip-configure-smart-search

Hi halfWest, you sound frustrated!

I use a small program called Everything, it just sits in the taskbar and always finds what I need it to. Maybe it will suit your way of working, try it, I've been using it for years and it mostly always finds what I need https://www.voidtools.com/

Here's a screenshot of the icon in the taskbar

And here's a quick example of a search for madonna (it pulls up everything on the fly as you type)



Hope that helps!

Edit: I forgot to says the result are more or less instant.