Microsoft Support

Microsoft Home Page

Sign in

Select the product you need help with

Select a solution

When I try to use the Search feature, it just goes to the Desktop, or - Microsoft Community
When I try to use the Search feature, it just goes to the Desktop, or the “All Apps” list is blank.
Search for files in File Explorer - Microsoft Windows Help
Learn how to search using the search box in File Explorer, and how to refine searches using the Search Tools tab.
Indexing and Search: Frequently asked questions
Get answers to questions about Windows Search, including what files are indexed, how to add or remove locations from the index, and how to troubleshoot indexing problems.
How to search
Learn how to search for apps, settings, and files using the Search charm in Windows.
Fix Windows Desktop Search when it crashes or not showing results
Automatically repair Windows Desktop Search problems, when search is not started, doesn’t work as expected or when desktop search shows no results.