Windows 10: Issues with Windows Search Functionality on Shared Disk

Hello,We are currently experiencing issues with the Windows search feature on our shared disk hosted on the file server. While the indexing process on the file server appears to be running continuously, certain files are not being found during searches.For example, when searching for the file "4001," only the .pdf files are found, but .dxf files are missing from the search results.Additionally, many times files are not found at all, with the search returning no results. However, when manually checking the folders, we are able to locate the files. This process is time-consuming and not feasible

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Share function

Hello,

Thank you for posting your concern here in Microsoft Community and welcome to the Windows 10 Family.

From the description provided, I understand that the Share function from File Explorer in Windows prompts you with an error message.

Before proceeding, please check if the same issue occur when logged in through a different user account.

Ref:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-set-up-accounts

Please perform the below steps and see if it helps to resolve the issue.

Method 1:

This issue may happen due to system file corruption. 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.
  
  If no corrupted system files were found in the previous state, then I suggest you to try the following steps:
  

• 
  Open command prompt by pressing Windows key + X and selecting “Command prompt admin”.
  
• 
  In command prompt, type the following commands and press Enter after each command:
  
  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
  
  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  

• 
  Close the command prompt and restart the PC and check if it works.
  

Method 2:

If issue persist, Kindly follow the below given steps and check if it helps:

Run these commands:

• 
  Press Windows key and type Powershell
  in search, right click on it and Open as administrator .
  
• 
  Type the following command in Powershell and hit enter:
  
  Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
  

Hope the above information was helpful. If you need further assistance, please do let us know and we would be happy to help you further.

Thank You.

 

Windows 10 Sharing Issue

Hi Ennycloe,

There are several reasons why does other computers are unable to access your file from Windows 10. To make sure where this issue is coming from, we suggest that you run the built-in HomeGroup troubleshooter. Kindly follow the steps below:

• Type troubleshooting on the Windows search box.
• Click on View all which is located on the left pane.
• Choose Home group and then Shared Folders.
• Follow the on screen steps.

Let us know the results from the troubleshooter.

 

how to manage return points and how to unpersonalize windows search function

Hi Alifolie，



Welcome to Microsoft Community.



It sounds like you have a couple of issues with your Windows 11 system. Let me address your questions step by step:

1. Managing Return Points:
   
   • Recovery points in Windows are created to provide a way to roll back your system to a previous state in case of issues. To manage recovery points, you can follow these steps:
     
     • Type "Create a recovery drive" in the search bar and open the corresponding system settings.
       
     • From there, you can create a recovery drive or access System Restore to manage existing recovery points.
       
2. Depersonalizing Windows Search:
   
   • To depersonalize the Windows search function, you can try the following steps:
     
     • Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Search and uncheck any options related to personalized results.
       
     • Additionally, you can clear your search history and disable online search suggestions to further depersonalize the search function.
       

On the first question if my understanding is wrong please feel free to ask.

As for managing recovery points saved in your Microsoft account, it's worth noting that Windows backups and recovery points are usually stored locally on your device rather than in your Microsoft account. However, you can use OneDrive for cloud-based file backup and recovery, but it's not directly related to system recovery points.



Thank you for your patience and understanding, if you have any questions, please feel free to leave us a message.



Best regards

Brandon | Microsoft Community Support Specialist