Windows search does not show file location

Version 12.3
In the past I was able to use the Windows search bar in dopus and the result would ADD an extra column that shows file location. It no longer adds that column. I can add it manually but then it shows in every other situation. How can I fix this?

Go to Preferences / Folders / Folder Formats and check that the Search Results format is a) turned on, and b) adds the column you want.

It appears to be set up right. I also tried resetting, removing and adding, quitting and starting, etc. But nothing shakes it into place. See attached

  • One other thing to check is that you don't have the format lock (the padlock icon on the status bar) turned on in the Lister.

  • You can also hover the mouse over the lock to get an information pop-up about where the current format comes from.

If neither helps:

  • Is there anything related to search results in the Path Formats section at the top of the list of formats in Preferences? If a format has been saved for a specific set of results, it will override the more generic Search Results format.

  • When testing changes to formats made via Preferences, be sure to close any open listers and test in new windows, to remove any effects made by temporary changes.

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Your suggestion checking the lock solved it. Thanks for your help.