Windows 10: Indexing Not Working

Discus and support Indexing Not Working in Cortana to solve the problem; I am unable to run indexing service on my Windows 10 PC. It just won't turn on and when I try to turn indexing on the option is grayed out. It was... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by servo75, Dec 12, 2018.

  1. servo75 Win User

    Indexing Not Working


    I am unable to run indexing service on my Windows 10 PC. It just won't turn on and when I try to turn indexing on the option is grayed out.


    It was suggested in another thread (which seems to be locked now) that I format and re-install a clean copy of Windows 10 as opposed to the OEM copy. This worked temporarily, but then the problem returned. I'm at a loss, is there anyone who could provide some troubleshooting steps? I ONLY have this problem on my desktop, I have two laptops and a tablet and this is no problem on them at all. It's just this computer. Works fine when I first re-install Windows, but soon after indexing turns off and I can't turn it back on.



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    servo75, Dec 12, 2018
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  2. Indexing is not working

    Hi Doc,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    This issue may occur due to corrupt Windows search files or settings. I suggest you to follow the below method and check if it helps.

    Method 1: I would suggest you to run search and indexing troubleshooter
    and check. Please follow these steps:


    • Type troubleshooting in the search box on taskbar.

    • Click troubleshooting in the search results.

    • Click "View all" and then click "Search and Indexing".

    • Click "Next" and follow on-screen instructions.

    Method 2: Check if Indexing and Windows Search services are enabled. If not, enable them, if they are already enabled, then disable Windows Search Service and then enable again and restart.


    • Press Windows key + R.

    • Type services in the run box, go to the Windows search services and restart them.
    Hope it helps.
     
    SujataMoktan, Dec 12, 2018
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  3. David Haz Win User
    Unable to make changes in Indexing Options

    Hello,

    We suggest to run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter and check if it helps with the indexing issue you are experiencing.

    Here's how you may run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter:

    • Press the Windows key + X, and then click
      Control Panel
      .
    • Type Troubleshooting, and then click View all.
    • Click Search and Indexing.
    • Follow the steps provided by the troubleshooter.

    Tell us how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    David Haz, Dec 12, 2018
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  4. Jan Del Win User

    Indexing Not Working

    Windows 10 indexing / search

    Hi Erik,

    System conflict is one of the possible reasons why the index built will not function properly. We suggest running the Search and Indexing troubleshooter by following these steps to resolve your issue:

    • Open Control Panel.
    • In the search box, type troubleshooting.
    • Click on Troubleshooting.
    • Click on View all.
    • Select Search and Indexing and select the proper scenario that you are experiencing on indexing and click
      Next for the troubleshooting to begin.
    Update us with the outcome so we can provide you further assistance.
     
    Jan Del, Dec 12, 2018
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