Would it be possible for the taskbar to show the same progress bar like this with a different colour representing the current state: ( example )
Also, the title could perhaps say while searching:
<insertsearchedtexthere> - searching: <foldername>
When complete:
<insertsearchedtexthere> - search complete as to not overcrowd the taskbar with something like: <insertsearchedtexthere> - search files/folders complete
The search in folders path box could display something like this:
