how to exclude a subdirectory from a search?

[BigDan]

One complication I've found in this program is that a number of results are from C:\users\myname\appdata and it's subfolders. Those links are usually irrelevant. Is there some way to omit those particular results?

Also, unrelated but can someone explain to me what that subfolder actually it?

Thanks!
Dan

[jjk]

To hide *.lnk enter

!ext:lnk

[Stamimail]

Also, unrelated but can someone explain to me what that subfolder actually it?

https://www.howtogeek.com/318177/what-i ... n-windows/

Search the forum to learn more about exclude options.

[void]

To exclude a folder such as the appdata folder from Everything:

• In Everything, from the Tools menu, click Options.
• Click the Exclude tab on the left.
• Click Add filter....
• Type in the following filter and click OK:
  c:\users\*\appdata
• Click OK.

To temporarily exclude this appdata folder from a search, include the following in your search:
!c:\users\*\appdata\*

the appdata folder is used by Windows to store all application data and settings.
Each user has their own location for data and settings.