Search box missing from File Explorer

[barnold6677]

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?

 

[kalten]

I take it you simply don't have the ability to do what this article stats?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-8/search-file-explorer

 

[barnold6677]

Correct. The search bar to the right of the address bar is just not there, therefore I cannot click into it and have the search tab appear.

 

[kalten]

This thread might help you:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-files/the-search-box-is-missing-from-windows-explorer/0a75ce91-3c86-4e4a-acba-7a628aae461f

 

[barnold6677]

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!

 

[kalten]

Glad you found it!