Changing default search perameters

when I enter text into the search box at the top of my folder windows, it always defaults to searching the whole hard drive and contents. Every single time, I have to change this to search the current folder and filename. It's very annoying. Is there a way to change the default?
I don't use spotlight, never have. I prefer to use this method, and with the above change (if it's possible) it will make my day easier!
thanks in advance.

I also have the same complaint. When you start a search in a given window the default should be "This folder" and "file name". When you press command-f the default could be "This mac" and "contents". I strongly urge Apple to fix this, it's very annoying.

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