Search box missing from File Explorer

barnold6677

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Feb 22, 2013
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I recently upgraded to Windows 8. I just noticed today that while in File Explorer there is no longer an option to search the files. There should be a search box next to the address bar but it's missing. I've looked and searched (no pun intended) for an answer but I've had no luck. Does anyone have any ideas?
 
I looked under services but didn't see "Windows Search" I assumed it had been replaced or changed for Windows 8. Turns out that for whatever reason, the Windows Search feature just wasn't installed... I turned on that feature and after a reboot, it's there. Thanks for the help!