Windows 8.1 search doesn't search drives other than C:\

Question

I have a file called ftb_launcher.exe saved in D:\FTB\ftb_launcher.exe.

My windows drive is C:\. I have bing search off.

If I search for ftb_launcher.exe nothing comes up. However, if I put it in my Documents folder, it comes up.

How do I make it search my entire D:\ drive?

I want to have it search for all files in D:\ by the way, not just ftb_launcher.exe

Answer 1

Search (in Windows) for "Indexing Options".

Click "Modify" and ensure your drive is selected to be included in the search index.

Answer 2

By default, Windows only searches C:\Users\, but you can add folders/drives to your index, as outlined here.

Summary:

1. Control Panel
2. Indexing Options
3. Click Modify
4. Add Folders/Drives

Note, if your index is too large, you'll likely notice performance impacts.