Windows 10: my W10 takes ages to search with no result. Indexing and Range searching not helpful.

Hello, I tried to find all my 'JPG files from the 18th of October to now and get nowhere. I read about indexing...So many options, i'm lost. I remember doing so when a popup told me it would help but now can't see it. I also read that W10 had a calendar for range that let you put specific date but no more now - Now only Day, month this year last year....This is actually not correct. With many trials and error I found that selecting 'Mofied' and for me picking last year did put something in the search field, then clicking on it popped up a calendar.... It took me some more effort to see how t

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Windows 10 search not indexing Outlook 2013, no search results

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in using Windows 10.

Let's diagnose the issue by referring to the following suggestion and check if that helps you.

First of all, I would suggest you to check if the
Windows Search Service is running in Automatic mode under the list of Windows services. You can follow the steps to check and start the
Windows Search again:

• Press Windows+R keys to open Run. Type “servces.msc” without quotes and hit
  Enter.
• From the list of services, locate the Windows Search Support Service
  and Windows Search Service.
• Right click on the Windows Search Service
  and then click on Properties.
• Check if the service is running. If not, start the service and change the
  Startup type to Automatic.
• Follow the same steps to start the Bluetooth service
  and change the startup type to Automatic.

You can also try the following suggestion.

Run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter. Follow the steps mentioned below.

• Press “Windows key + W”.
• Type “Troubleshooting” without quotes in the Search box and hit enter.
• Select “View all” option from the left panel.
• Select “Search and Indexing”.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

Hope this information helps you. Please do let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Windows 10 not displaying search results for indexed shortcuts in a folder.

Thanks Deepika,

I had tried running this troubleshooter before, but I've just run it again with "Files don't appear in search results" and "My problem isn't listed above" ticked, and it comes up with "Issue not present" against all potential issues, and "Troubleshooting
couldn't identify the problem", even after troubleshooting as an administrator.

I'd be glad of any other suggestions please!

 

Search Index Help

Hi Damon,

Windows has a built in troubleshooter that can help you find and fix problems with
Windows Search. If you haven't done so, please run the troubleshooter by following these steps and check the results:

• In the Search box, type Troubleshooting.
• From the results, click on Troubleshooting to run the app.
• In the left pane, select View all.
• Look for and run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter.
• Follow the onscreen instructions.

Let us know if you need further assistance.