To enable the classic old legacy Search Box in Explorer on Windows 10, you can tweak the Registry or use Mach2. Do it if you do not like current default behavior.

Microsoft's goal is to have the new File Explorer remain familiar to users while still updating all its surfaces with a fresh, consistent design and modern code.

You can set File Explorer to automatically type into the Search Box or Select an item in Windows 11/10, by changing the File Explorer Options.

On File Explorer, the search feature can help you find files and folders, but you can get a more accurate result if you know all these tips.

Microsoft is working on a new XAML-based gallery view for the Windows 11 File Explorer that allows you to browse your photos by date, as well as through a built-in search box.