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Searching in Windows 8 has changed significantly, in fact at first you might think that all most Metro apps “lack” a search function altogether. Read on to find out how you can use the search feature in almost any app in Windows 8.
Using the Mouse
Move your mouse to the bottom right-hand corner of your screen, or press the Windows + C combination to bring up the Charms bar, then go ahead and click on the Search Charm.
On the right hand side you will be given a list of apps that support searching in one way or another, select the app you wish to search.
If you look at the top of the sidebar you will notice that the search context will have changed to the app you selected. Go ahead and type something in the search box and press enter.
On the left-hand side you will see your app open and display the results of your query.
Using the Keyboard
If you would rather use the keyboard you could press the Win + F keyboard combination and go straight to the search screen.
The Windows 10 search feature seems pretty simple, but it can be even more effective. Here are some ways to control your searches and find things faster.
Finding a specific app, file, or setting buried in the depths of Windows 10 can be challenging. If you’re having trouble tracking down specific items across the Start menu, File Explorer, and Windows Settings menu, use the search feature. Windows 10 offers a powerful and flexible search tool that can help you find exactly what you want, no matter where it is.
With the Windows 10 search tool, you can conduct narrow searches to find specific items such as apps from the Start menu, music from File Explorer, and preferences from the Settings menu.
You can run web searches directly from the search box without first having to open your browser. The tool even gives you easy access to the apps and files you use most frequently.
This search feature was once closely tied to Cortana, but the Windows 10 May 2019 Update split the two apart. Windows 10 search also has its own settings screen where you can customize your experience.
With the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, Windows Search is now integrated into the search function in File Explorer. That means you can type or select a keyword in the search field, and File Explorer suggests files based on your search term. Now, let’s check out how to use the search tool.
Update Windows
Starting Your Search
Run a Search
Search by Categories
The search menu consists of several categories, including Apps, Documents, Email, Web, and—from the More drop-down menu—Folders, Music, People, Photos, Settings, and Video. Click a category to filter the results.
When you’re searching for a specific software program, you can click Apps to narrow the search field. Looking for a document related to your search term? Select the heading for Documents. If you’re seeking an email connected with your search term, select the heading for Email.
You can even search for a website or specific web page under the Web tab. The search window shows you direct results in the right pane and related searches in the left pane. Click on one of the searches and you’re directed to a Bing page.
Type Categories
Manage Search in Taskbar
Search in Files Explorer
Change Search Settings
Control Search History
Control Search Privacy
Exclude Files and Folders
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With the Windows 10 search tool, you can conduct narrow searches to find specific items such as apps from the Start menu, music from File Explorer, and preferences from the Settings menu. \n\n
You can run web searches directly from the search box without first having to open your browser. The tool even gives you easy access to the apps and files you use most frequently. \n\n
This search feature was once closely tied to Cortana, but the Windows 10 May 2019 Update split the two apart. Windows 10 search also has its own settings screen where you can customize your experience. \n\n
The search menu consists of several categories, including Apps, Documents, Email, Web, and—from the More drop-down menu—Folders, Music, People, Photos, Settings, and Video. Click a category to filter the results.
When you’re searching for a specific software program, you can click Apps to narrow the search field. Looking for a document related to your search term? Select the heading for Documents. If you’re seeking an email connected with your search term, select the heading for Email.
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Pressing “Windows key + Q” opens the Search charm to search everywhere or within an open app (if the app supports app search). Windows Store on Windows 8.1 has its own search function there is no need to use shortcut key.
I would suggest you to use Music app to search using Windows key + Q and check if it works. You may also refer this Microsoft article:
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By that logic all keyboard shortcuts in windows should be removed since the functionality is reachable using other means.
Win+Q is the same as Win+S or if you start typing while at the start menu in WIndows 8.1. It doesn’t matter if the app supports search since that feature was removed in 8.1 which is why each app must provide its own search feature leading to inconsistence and a bad user experience.
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By that logic all keyboard shortcuts in windows should be removed since the functionality is reachable using other means.
Win+Q is the same as Win+S or if you start typing while at the start menu in WIndows 8.1. It doesn’t matter if the app supports search since that feature was removed in 8.1 which is why each app must provide its own search feature leading to inconsistence and a bad user experience.
Apps that support the Windows 8 search contract should continue to work. In addition, newer apps may now display the search control within their own canvas. These apps will not be searchable via the search pane. Hence, Win+Q will not work for in-app search for these apps, but should still work for apps that implement the Windows 8 search contract.
If Windows Search is unresponsive or the search results don’t appear as expected, try any of the following solutions in this article.
If you’re running Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903) or later versions and Windows can detect a problem, we’ll run the Search troubleshooter automatically. This troubleshooter will reset Windows Search back to the default experience. View your troubleshooter history under Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > View History. Follow the steps below if your issue is still not resolved.
Applies to: В Windows 10 – all editions
Original KB number: В 4520146
Check for updates
Windows 10 lets you choose when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. To manage your options and see any available updates, select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates. Install any available updates, and then restart your computer if the updates require it.
For more information, see Update Windows 10.
Run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter
Your PC automatically indexes content to deliver faster search results. Learn more about Search indexing in Windows 10.
Use the Windows Search and Indexing troubleshooter to try to fix any problems that may arise. To use the troubleshooter, follow these steps:
- Select Start, then select Settings.
- In Windows Settings, select Update & Security >Troubleshoot. Under Find and fix other problems, select Search and Indexing.
- Run the troubleshooter, and select any problems that apply. Windows will try to detect and solve them.
You can also use a command prompt to open the troubleshooter. Press Windows logo key+R, enter cmd in the Open box, and then select OK. At the command prompt, run the following command:
Restart Windows Search or your device
End the SearchUI process to restart Windows Search by following these steps:
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and select Task Manager.
- In the Task Manager window, select the Details tab.
- In the Name column, right-click SearchUI.exe, and then select End task.
- When you’re prompted to end SearchUI.exe, select End process.
The Windows Search process will automatically restart the next time that you search.
If this solution doesn’t fix your problem, try restarting your device. Restarting will also install any pending updates.
You may want to bookmark this page before you restart.
Reset Windows Search
Try resetting Windows Search by using the method that’s appropriate for your version of Windows.
To determine which version of Windows your device is running, follow these steps:
Select Start > Settings > System > About.
Under Windows specifications, check which version of Windows your device is running.
Resetting Windows Search does not affect your files. However, it may temporarily affect the relevance of search results.
Windows 10, version 1809 and earlier
If the Windows 10 October 2018 Update or an earlier update is installed, reset Cortana to reset Windows Search by following these steps:
- Select Start, right-click Cortana, select More, and then select App settings.
- In the Cortana settings, select Reset.
Windows 10, version 1903 and later
If the Windows 10 May 2019 Update or a later update is installed, use Windows PowerShell to reset Windows Search by following these steps:
You must have administrator permissions to run this script.
Download the ResetWindowsSearchBox.ps1 script from the Reset Windows Search PowerShell script, and save the file to a local folder.
Right-click the file that you saved, and select Run with PowerShell.
If you’re asked the following question, select Yes.
Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?
The PowerShell script resets the Windows Search feature. When the word Done appears, close the PowerShell window.
If you receive the following error message:
Cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system
enter the following command on the command line of the PowerShell window, and then press Enter:
The current policy appears in the window. For example, you might see Restricted. We recommend that you note this value because you’ll have to use it later.
Enter the following command on the command line of the PowerShell window, and then press Enter:
You’ll receive a warning message that explains the security risks of an execution policy change. Press Y, and then press Enter to accept the change.
To learn more about PowerShell execution policies, see About Execution Policies.
After the policy change is completed, close the window, and then repeat steps 2-4. However, when the Done message appears this time, DON’T close the PowerShell window. Instead, press any key to continue.
Revert to your previous PowerShell execution policy setting. Enter the following command on the command line of the PowerShell window, press the Spacebar, enter the policy value that you noted in step 5, and then press Enter:
For example, if the policy that you noted in step 5 was Restricted, the command would resemble the following one:
You’ll receive a warning message that explains the security risks of an execution policy change. Press Y, and then press Enter to accept the change and revert to your previous policy setting.
Close the PowerShell window.
If your organization has disabled the ability to run scripts, contact your administrator for help.
Help us improve Search in Windows 10
If the previous suggestions don’t fix the problem, let us know by sending feedback in the Feedback Hub. Provide details, such as a description of the problem, screenshots, log files, and any other information that might be helpful. In the Feedback Hub, select the appropriate category and subcategory. In this case, submit your feedback in the Cortana and Search category.
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I understand that you are unable to search app as search bar is missing in Windows 8 Store . Correct me if I am wrong.
I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. I will definitely help you in fixing the issue.
Windows Store does not have the search bar, you have to search for the app manually in the different categories according to your requirement.
Windows store has categories like Social , Entertainment,Photo, Music & Video etc. You can search for the required app in the categories of your choice.
Follow the below steps to search for an app in Windows store:
a. Go onto the Windows 8 store where you will find hundreds of apps by pressing Windows symbol key and typing Store in the search list and hit Enter.
b. Press Windows+Q in combination to let the search panel appear on the screen.
c. Click on “Store” to filter the results.
d. Now, type the name of the app that you want to search in the “Search Bar” at the top right side. Fortunately, if the keyword matches with any of the Windows 8 app, it will quickly display you as results.
e. You are done and you will soon find your favorite app in just a next second.
f. The good part is that you can also filter the results by category such as Games, Social, Music & Video, Books & Reference, Health & fitness; or by “Prices” as Free, Free & Trial, Paid; or even by “Relevance” as sort by newest, sort by highest rating, sort by lowest rating, and the like.
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Since Microsoft has done away with the Start menu in Windows 8, finding all of the apps you have installed is a new process. Here’s how to do it on a computer or Windows 8 tablet.
Update: 5/18/2021: Windows 8.1 no longer has mainstream support. If you haven’t already, upgrade to Windows 10. According to Microsoft:
Windows 8.1 reached the end of Mainstream Support on January 9, 2018, and will reach end of Extended Support on January 10, 2023. With the general availability of Windows 8.1, customers on Windows 8 had until January 12, 2016, to move to Windows 8.1 to remain supported.
Find Installed Apps on Windows 8.1
Note that this article has been updated to show how to find all installed apps on Windows 8.1, which is a much easier process.
While the instruction for Windows 8 is still the same, since Microsoft update the OS to Windows 8.1, finding all of your apps has become much easier.
From the Modern Start screen, simply click the down arrow button, or if you’re on a touch screen, swipe from the bottom up.
There you will get your apps list. And another new feature is you can organize the apps by name, category, most used, or date installed.
If you want an easy way to find all apps installed on Windows 8 computers, hit the Windows Key + Q in from either the desktop or the new (metro) interface. This brings up the Search box and will display all of the apps. The benefit of this is you can easily start searching for a particular app too.
Find All Apps Installed in Windows 8
Or on the Start screen, right-click an empty area then click All Apps at the bottom. If you’re using a touch screen, swipe from the bottom up to see All Apps and tap it.
This will display all of the apps and you’ll need to hit the Windows Key + Q to use Search.
Or on a touch screen, swipe from the right side of the screen to the left to bring up the Charms, then tap search.
The Feedback Hub app lets you tell Microsoft about any problems you run into while using Windows 10. You can also send suggestions to help us improve your Windows experience.
Sending a suggestion or reporting a problem can be as easy as finding feedback similar to yours and upvoting it or adding your experience. However, if you can’t find feedback like yours, then go ahead and create a new piece of feedback for us. You can even attach some screenshots or recreate a problem to help us see what you’re experiencing.
When you open the Feedback Hub app, you’ll see the Home page. Here’s what you’ll find there:
The Feedback tab containing the All feedback view showing feedback from other customers and the My feedback view to see feedback you’ve created or participated in.
A search box, with the default text Give us feedback to make Windows better.
The Report a problem and Suggest a feature buttons, which take you to the Feedback page where you can see if someone has already submitted the same report and upvote it, or submit a new report.
If you are not logged into your Microsoft account, you’ll only be able to add new feedback; you won’t be able to search existing feedback or see the status of feedback you might have submitted previously.
If you need to report a problem that requires a more immediate or direct response, use the Get Help app or go to support.microsoft.com.
Find existing feedback
Select the Start button, and then open Feedback Hub .
If you haven’t already, sign into your Microsoft account to take advantage of the full functionality of the Feedback Hub app. If you prefer not to sign in, you can still give feedback; see Adding Feedback to learn how.
In the search box at the top of the home page, type your problem or suggestion and then select the search icon at the far right of the search box.
In the search results, look for feedback similar to yours. The more specific your search query, the better chance you’ll have of displaying feedback like yours.
If you find a similar Suggestion to yours, select Upvote.
If you find a similar Problem to yours, select Add similar feedback and follow the directions below to add your own experience, starting with step 4.
If you don’t find any feedback or a good match to yours then select Add new feedback and add your own!
Adding feedback
Here are some guidelines for good feedback
Make your title concise and descriptive. This will help others find and upvote your feedback.
Send one thought per feedback.
Information about your device, operating system, and applications are automatically included in each reported feedback.
In the Summarize your feedback box, provide a concise but clear title for your problem or suggestion.
In the Explain in more detail (optional) box, you can give us more specific information, like how you encountered the problem.
Select whether this is a Problem or a Suggestion.
Based on the information you provided in Summarize your feedback, we will attempt to fill in the category and subcategory for you, but if you feel they should be changed to something that more accurately describes the area for your feedback, you may change the autoselected values. For example, if your printer stopped working, you’d select Devices and Drivers, then Print as the subcategory. When you are satisfied, select Next.
If similar feedback to yours is displayed where we can add your experience, select that, or select New feedback if nothing matches, then select Next.
If this is a Suggestion, move along to the next step. If this is a Problem, check Prioritize this as high severity if you feel the issue merits more urgent attention, then select the item that best describes the problem you are facing. Depending on what category and subcategory you selected earlier, there may be further questions.
(Optional) Step through the problem while capturing the steps so we can see what happened.
Select Recreate the problem (recommended).
Select what types of data to include and whether to include screenshots, and then select Start recording.
Perform the steps that led to the problem.
When you’ve completed the steps, select Stop recording.
You can close Feedback Hub if you need to and the capture will continue.
Even though capturing is optional, it’s a good way to help Microsoft determine the cause of the problem and address it for you and others having that problem.
(Optional) Send a screenshot to help show the problem.
Go to where the problem happened, press the Windows logo key + Print screen to take a picture of your screen.
Select Attach a screenshot, go to the Pictures/Screenshots folder, select the screenshot you want to send, and then press Enter.
(Optional) Select Save a local copy of diagnostics and attachments created when giving feedback if you would like such a copy for your own reference.
Based on your telemetry settings, you may see a checkbox that says I agree to send attached files and diagnostics to Microsoft along with my feedback. If so, be sure to check that, and then select Submit.
Do more as a Windows Insider
The Feedback Hub becomes even more powerful when you are a member of the Windows Insider program, where you can test out upcoming Windows features, get tips from the global Insider community, and much more!
As a Windows Insider, use the Feedback Hub to:
Read Announcements about Windows Insider builds and progress on future versions of Windows
Participate in Quests designed to help test new Windows features
Unlock Achievements based on providing feedback and completing Quests
For more on the Windows Insider program and how you can join, see the Windows Insider site.
Windows 8 is available for download today , complete with a new tiled, touch-friendly interface as well as some enhancements to the traditional mouse-and-keyboard desktop. Here’s everything you’ll find in the newest version of Windows.
Microsoft’s “re-imagining” of Windows is focused very heavily on a new, tiled, touch-centric interface for tablets. However, it’s still somewhat usable with a mouse and keyboard-and no matter what device you’re on, you can switch between the simple Metro interface and the traditional Windows desktop to fit whatever your needs are at that given moment.
Performance Increases
One of the issues that’s been on our minds since they first previewed this new interface was whether this will keep bogging Windows down with more running processes, and whether running a full Windows desktop on a low-powered tablet was really a good idea (after all, we’ve seen Windows run on netbooks).
First Look at Windows 8’s New Interface for Tablets and PCs
We’ve been excited about the upcoming Windows 8 for a long time, and today Microsoft demonstrated
Microsoft knows your fears, and has addressed them: Windows 8 is slated to have better performance than Windows 7, even with this metro interface running on top of a desktop. We ran a few tests back when the the Developer Preview came out and found that to be the case, especially when it comes to boot times . Tablet users and netbook users especially should notice a fairly significant performance increase with Windows 8. Especially considering that any of your tablet-based apps will suspend themselves when you jump into the traditional desktop, so all they take up is a little of that extra RAM.
Windows 8 Speed Tests: It’s Faster at Pretty Much Everything
The Lock Screen
Windows 8’s lock screen is pretty much what you’d expect: it’s got a beautiful picture along with a few little widgets full of information, like the time, how many emails you have, and so on. You can swipe up to unlock, or press the spacebar if you’re on a desktop keyboard. You can then proceed to type your normal password, or use one of Windows 8’s “picture passwords,” which let you swipe or draw an invisible gesture that only you know, using your lock screen photo as reference, to let yourself in (though this is really better on tablets than it is on a PC). For example, in Microsoft’s original demo, they used a photo of a person, and the password was to tap on their nose and swipe left across their arm).
The Start Screen
Once you log in, you’re taken to Windows 8’s new Start screen, which replaces the old Start menu. The screen should be familiar to Windows Phone users: You’ve got a set of tiles, each of which represents an application, and many of which show information and notifications that correspond to the app. For example, your email tile will tell you how many unread emails you have (and who they’re from), your calendar tile will show upcoming events, your music tile will show you what’s playing, and so on. You can also create tiles for games, contacts, and even traditional Windows apps that will pull you into the Windows desktop. The tablet-optimized apps are all full screen and “immersive”, though, and you can rearrange their icons on the home screen easily (just as you would on any other tablet platform). At any time, you can press Win+D or click on the Desktop tile to go to the familiar Windows desktop instead.
The Desktop
Once you get to the desktop, you’ll be in much more familiar territory. You’ve got your taskbar, your desktop icons, and your normal windowed applications as you’re used to (though they have a new, flatter, Aero-less theme). The Start menu, however, is gone—instead, you can move your mouse to the bottom left hot corner and click to return to the Start screen, or press the Windows key as normal. Like the old Start menu, you can start typing any time you’re on the Start screen to start searching for an app or setting, giving you quick access to everything on your computer.
It isn’t nearly as convenient as the old Start menu was, but you can get used to most stuff pretty quickly. Pressing the Windows button and typing in an app or setting is faster than browsing the Start menu anyway, so it’s a good habit to get into, and you can always access a more traditional menu by pressing Win+X—this will bring up a small menu in the corner that has shortcuts to the Control Panel, Run, the Command Prompt, and other stuff advanced users may want to access.
Full Screen Apps
While you can pin your favorite apps to the taskbar, as usual, most of your apps will reside on the Start screen, just like they used to reside in the Start menu. Just fire up the Start screen and tap or click on the tile for the app you want to launch (or, as we mentioned above, type it in the search box). Tablet-optimized apps will go full screen, while others will shoot you back to the desktop.
The full-screen apps that come with Windows 8 are really nice: most have touch-based controls, like pinch to zoom and copy and paste, but you can also use them with a mouse and keyboard if you so desire. Each has options like search, share, and settings through the Charms bar, which you can get by swiping from the right edge of the screen or pressing Win+C. Apps can share information one another easily, such as selected text or photos. After picking your media from one app, you’ll then be able to choose which app you want to share with, and work with it from there. For example, you can share photos to Facebook, send text from a web page in an email, and so on.
None of this is brand new to touch-based platforms, but what is new is the ability to not only multitask, but run these apps side by side. Say you want to watch a video and keep an eye on your news feed at the same time. Just like in Windows 7 for the desktop, you can dock an app to one side of the screen while docking another app at the opposite side, which is a seriously cool feature. Imagine being able to IM and play a game at the same time, or browse the web while writing an email. It’s a fantastic way to fix one of the big shortcomings of mobile OSes, thus allowing you to ignore the full desktop interface more often and stay in the touch-friendly, tablet view.
- tutorial by Diana Ann Roe published on 09.16.2019
Windows 10 comes with a predefined set of features or components. You can customize Windows 10 by removing the features that you are not using and by adding those you need but are not installed by default. Moreover, if you remove unwanted components, you can save quite a bit of space on your hard disk. This tutorial teaches you how to add and remove Windows features in Windows 10. The process is pretty straightforward, so let’s get started:
How to open Windows Features in Windows 10
In Windows 10, click or tap the search field in your taskbar, and enter “windows features.“ Click or tap the “Turn Windows features on or off” option from the list.
Alternatively, to access Windows Features, first, open the Control Panel. Click or tap the “Uninstall a program” link, found in the Programs section of the Control Panel.
The “Programs and Features” window is mostly used to uninstall unwanted apps and programs. Click or tap the “Turn Windows features on or off” option in the column on the left.
The Windows Features window opens, displaying a list of all the available features that you can add or remove according to your preferences.
The checked entries are already installed on your computer or device, while those unchecked are not installed.
How to remove Windows 10 features or components
The Windows Features window lists all the features or components available for Windows 10. To view more information about a feature, hover on top of it with your mouse or tap on it, and a brief description appears.
If you want even more details about each component, read: What are those Windows features that you can add or remove?
Once you decide which components have to be removed, uncheck the box next to them to uninstall unnecessary Windows features. When you uncheck certain features, like “Internet Explorer 11,“ Windows 10 warns you that turning them off might affect other Windows features, programs or default settings, and it asks for further confirmation.
You might think that “Go online to learn more” link might provide more specific info about the component you are disabling, but clicking or tapping on it takes you to a generic Windows help page offering more information about Windows 10.
Click or tap Yes in the warning window asking you if you want to continue, and then confirm your change(s) once more by clicking or tapping OK in the Windows Features window.
A loading screen keeps you updated on the progress, letting you know your system is “Searching for required files” first.
You then have to wait while the changes you requested are being applied.
After removing certain features, like “Internet Explorer 11,“ Windows 10 may inform you that it needs to restart your computer or device to apply the requested changes. Press Restart now, and wait for the reboot to be performed, taking into consideration that this restart takes longer than usual, because Windows 10 needs to spend additional time to configure itself according to your instructions.
Other components, like Media Features, may be removed without a system restart. If that is the case for the features you chose to get rid of, you are informed that “Windows completed the requested changes.” Click or tap Close, and you are done.
TIP: If you are interested in purging your Windows 10 computer or device of more unnecessary software, you can also read: How much bloatware does Windows 10 have?
How to add Windows 10 features or components
To add features to Windows 10, check their boxes in the Windows Features window, and then click or tap OK.
You need to wait while Windows 10 is searching for the files required to install the selected feature.
For certain features, Windows 10 might need to download some files from Windows Update in order to successfully add the requested components. Press the “Let Windows Update download the files for you” link to continue the process.
Be patient while Windows 10 downloads the required files.
Regardless of whether additional files had to be downloaded or not, Windows 10 displays its progress when applying the requested changes.
For certain components, like “Virtual Machine Platform,“ rebooting your Windows 10 computer or device is required to finish installing your changes. Click or tap “Restart now” and remember that the reboot may take some extra time to configure the added components.
Other features, like “Windows Projected File System,“ do not require a restart. Once your changes are completed, press Close to finish the process.
Windows 10 now includes the feature(s) that you have selected for installation.
Did you save disk space by removing Windows 10 features?
Out of curiosity, and because we were not using them, we removed all Windows 10 components installed by default on our device. We kept an eye out on the “C:” drive, where Windows 10 is installed, and noticed it became 800MB lighter. In conclusion, removing unwanted features also saves space on your hard drive. Did you remove any components from your system? How much free disk space did you gain? Comment below and let’s discuss.
