Windows 10: Microsoft Outlook file is missing in Indexing options

Hi Brink,
Iam using windows 10 Home version. My emails in outlook 2016 is to be indexed.
My problem with indexing options is that Iam unable to modify and put the folder of Microsoft Outlook in to "Index these location" list. Earlier it was there as per below picture:



Earlier the indexing of mails was was working fine, Now this Microsoft Outlook file is missing in Indexing options.
When tried to add by going to modify button so that my outlook 2016 mails can indexed for search again, Iam unable to find this MS outlook ( as marked in the picture ) when i go by the modify button to access it.
I thought it got deleted, later went and checked the normal way by as per the target location of ms outlook i could find it.
Please advise how to solve this, as without MS outlook in the "Index these location" list we will not be able to index emails right?

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Outlook 2007 Index files missing

Hello. I need help your help with Outlook 2007 running on Windows 10. The problem is that the index files under search options are missing therefore not being able to index. I've tried below mentioned with no luck. Please help as I need to fix this asap. Thank you.

Rebuild Index
Create a new profile/pst file
Repair MS office
Uninstall/reinstall Office
Reset Windows 10

 

Indexing local files and files stored on OneDrive for Business

Hi Tim,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



Windows 10 has a search indexing service that creates as index of all files in your Windows 10 that greatly improves look up speed. We would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below to add folders to Indexing Options.

1. Open Indexing Options by searching for it in search bar.
   
2. Click on Modify and choose the folders in the
   Change selected locations.
   
3. Then click on OK and Windows will immediately start indexing the new folder.
   

If you still feel that the searching in Windows needs improvement, kindly provide you suggestions and feedback in
Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app.





Hope it helps.

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Manjunath H

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

indexing Publisher files

Hi,

What do you mean when you say 'how can I change Publisher to the other filter ?'

Run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with search and indexing of files and folders. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check the status of the issue. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key + X, select
  Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to
  Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the
  view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter.
  
• 
  Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
  

Thank you.