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search-ms protocol

The search-ms: URI protocol opens Windows Explorer search panes targeting specified folders/queries. Useful in lures to direct users into Explorer with pre-populated searches.

windows gui File Explorer GUI

Open Explorer search to a folder

Try Example
File Explorer GUI

  1. Press Win-R

  2. Type explorer.exe "search-ms:query=log&crumb=location:C:\Windows" and press Enter

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Contributor: ClickGrab (2025-09-16)