Search box will not find Windows native applications


  1. Posts : 212
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #1

    Search box will not find Windows native applications


    So I have this issue. Whenever I try to find a Windows native application with the aid of the search box it won't find anything. It finds third-party applications but not Windows natives. For instances, it will find 'Skype' but won't find 'cmd' or 'update'.

    Any idea why it happens?

    Thanks!

    PS: I SUSPECT that it is not including the System32 folder in the search but not absolutely sure if this is the cause of the problem. And, if it is I don't know how to fix it.
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  2. Posts : 72,177
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello yankleber,

    As a test, set your search settings to have Don't use the index when searching in file folders for system files checked to see if that may help. This way you don't have to worry about if the location is added to the index or if the index is up to date yet. :)

    Search Options - Change or Restore
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  3. Posts : 212
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Brink, it solved partially the problem. Now it will find the app if I search from within the Windows Explorer. However it still will NOT find if I search from the searchbox at the start menu. And yes, I tried to click at 'See more results' link. :)
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  4. Posts : 72,177
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    So far so good. Next, check to make sure that you have the same search settings for the Start menu set as in the blue note box in OPTION ONE of the tutorial below.

    Search in Windows 7

    Search box will not find Windows native applications-start_menu_customize.jpg
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  5. Posts : 212
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Ahhhhhh! Now it worked like a charm! Damn, why these options don't have enabled I never will understand! This issue has pissed me off for some time (actually since I migrated from XP to 7) but I was always postponing to resolve it.

    Thank you very much for such BIG help Brink!

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  6. Posts : 72,177
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    You're most welcome yankleber. I'm glad it's working properly for you now. :)
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