Windows 10: Ever since i installed a Windows update, the Search Index has been broken. Literally...

Ever since installing a windows update, my search indexing has been turned off and nothing at all will fix it.


When i try to rebuild the index, nothing happens. It doesn't index anything.


When i try to enable Windows Search Service the description says: ''<Failed to Read Description. Error Code: 2 >'' when i try to restart the service it says ''Windows could not start the search service on local computer. Error 5: access is denied on this computer''


I've tried running SFC scans, it either says ''Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation'' or that it didn't find any integrity violations.

I've done a clean boot and that didn't work.

I've tried the trouble shooter and it says that the windows search service is not running which i already know. Nothing can make it work.


Anyone have any ideas? This is so frustrating!

:)

 

Windows Search and Indexing Broken


These are my permissions on C:



















I have some strange Unknown users. I think they may be from the time I install MSSql Server. I'm not sure.
And I don't have Administrator added. When I try to add I get this:



Red icon with cross.

And the Owner was Unknown something, so I changed it to my Account.

 

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.

 

Search index settings

Hi Samir,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this. This issue may arise due to some corruption or broken index. Kindly refer the below given methods and check if it helps:

Method 1:

I suggest you to run the Search and Index troubleshooter and check if it helps.

• Press Windows key, type troubleshooter in the search box and then press enter.
• Select Troubleshooting. Click on
  view all and select Search and Indexing troubleshooter and follow the on-screen instructions.

Method 2:

If issue persist, I suggest you to run System file checker. System File checker (SFC) scan is done to check if there are any corrupted system files that could be causing this issue. Kindly follow the below given steps:

• Press Windows key + X, select Command prompt (Admin) to bring up elevated Command prompt.
• In Command prompt type sfc/scannow and press enter.
• Restart the computer.

Hope this information helps. Post back with updated issue details for further help.

Thank you.