<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Windows 11's default search covers specific folders, but by enabling Enhanced Search, you can search for files anywhere on your PC.</li><li>To turn on Enhanced Search in Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Searching Windows and select Enhanced instead of Classic.</li><li>Keep in mind that Enhanced Search may impact battery life and CPU consumption, so it's recommended to have your PC plugged in during the initial indexing.</li><li>If you encounter issues after enabling Enhanced Search, you can rebuild the search index by going to Control Panel > Indexing Options > Advanced > Rebuild.</li></ul>

How to Turn On Enhanced Search in Windows 11

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