Windows 10: Search doesn't search programs

Discus and support Search doesn't search programs in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Whenever I want to search for a specific program it doesn't show anything. For example if I search 'Steam' a program that exist in the OS, it will... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by d00msword, Jul 31, 2015.

  1. d00msword Win User

    Search doesn't search programs


    Whenever I want to search for a specific program it doesn't show anything.
    For example if I search 'Steam' a program that exist in the OS, it will find nothing.

    I also noticed that it doesn't search files that aren't inside the OS drive. (A song on another HDD)


    Did anyone else noticed it? Can we fix it?

    :)
     
    d00msword, Jul 31, 2015
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  2. "Spyware and Unwanted software Protection". Whats with this notification???

    Just got this computer Have not downloaded anything, message has appeared three times.
     
    Triton's Search, Jul 31, 2015
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  3. Error Code 85002028

    I just got my Windows Phone 7 - AT&T Samsung. I'm trying to setup Outlook email with my Network Solutions POP email account. Because their mail server's domain and certificate don't match my personal domain, there's a certificate mismatch and I get an
    error. How do I turn off this security check?

    When I bypass this by going to their generic URL that matches the certificate, I get Error Code 85002028 - "Your Windows Phone doesn't support this server version. Contact support person or service provider."

    This sounds like Microsoft is blocking non-Exchange email servers. Could this be true?
     
    Search Frustrated, Jul 31, 2015
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  4. Search doesn't search programs

    Not as this is a lot a help, but it works for me.


    Search doesn't search programs [​IMG]
     
    fracking4oil, Jul 31, 2015
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  5. Boozad Win User
    It has been brought up a few times, are you running an upgraded install?
     
    Boozad, Jul 31, 2015
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  6. yes I also face this problem
     
    different3, Jul 31, 2015
    #6
  7. I also face the same problem. Web search also doesn't have access to the internet when the pc actually does.
     
    timmysbrother, Aug 9, 2015
    #7
  8. Search doesn't search programs

    have you tried rebuilding the index files

    search Control Panel for index, then click on change how windows searches
    click Advanced and there is an option to Rebuild

    It does take a while
     
    paulsalter, Aug 9, 2015
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  9. Keldian Win User
    It won't work for software that was copied from another OS installation or used in "portable" mode (unless you specifically the index app folders), rather than clean-installed to the current OS. If that's the case of your Steam folder, you'll have to reinstall it for search to find it.

    Also, using directory junctions or symbolic links to the user profiles will break the search. I mention it because it seems to be popular practice.
     
    Keldian, Aug 9, 2015
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  10. d00msword Win User
    d00msword, Apr 4, 2018
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