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Is there a log file of Windows (file) Explorer searches?
Long story short--I was having a search issue where Windows 7 search was not locating files which I knew existed. The reason for the search was to identify duplicates of the file and insure I was using the latest version.
I got no results doing a search of C: and subdirectories.
Searched the internet for solutions and found information on rebuilding the index and few other potentially helpful tips.
I rebuilt the index and rebooted the computer. Entered the search terms and still no luck.
After the reboot and a lot of head scratching, I realized I had a typo in the search term. I wanted to check and see if my earlier failed searches were just user error or the search was broken and the various actions actually fixed it.
I know Windows saves the search history (RECENT SEARCHES), but no idea if it has a log of searches over time. I have not been able to find such a log.
Searching the internet, I find numerous references to clearing the search history and/or turning it off, but nothing about viewing it. Those descriptions don't seem to point to the actual log that would be cleared.
Greatly appreciate any insight.
PS: I lied--this was not short.
Last edited by txmxer; 30 Aug 2018 at 11:35. Reason: correction