Set Windows Search to Not Include System Directories When Searching Non-indexed Locations

Stop Windows Search from Searching System Directories

1. Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
2. Open Folder Options in the Control Panel.

   

   Note: If Folder Options isn’t available, change View by to Large icons at the top right of the Control Panel.

3. Select the Search tab in the Folder Options window.

   

4. Uncheck Include system directories under When searching non-indexed locations and then click OK.

   

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