Windows 10: Search not working

Discus and support Search not working in Cortana to solve the problem; I updated my Windows 10 recently from the 1809 to the 1903. After the update, the Search stopped working. Whatever text I write, the box stays empty.... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by NiiloT, Sep 7, 2019.

  1. NiiloT Win User

    Search not working


    I updated my Windows 10 recently from the 1809 to the 1903. After the update, the Search stopped working. Whatever text I write, the box stays empty. Only some blue dots are moving. I performed rebuild index, but it didn't help. I also ran "SFC /Scannow" and "dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth", but they didn't fix the search. I ran the Windows Troubleshooter and it reported that there is a problem with folder permissions. I gave my username full control to the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search and its subfolders and files, but it didn't help.

    What should I do next? I wouldn't want to go back to the 1809 or reset Windows 10. By the way, I don't have Cortana because it's not available to my language.

    :)
     
    NiiloT, Sep 7, 2019
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  2. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Sep 7, 2019
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  3. enso Win User
    Quick Access not searching Pictures folder


    Summary, that last suggestion didn't work.

    • I moved the pictures to another folder temporarily.


    • Since there were no troubleshooting steps for this scenario, just for the heck of it, I ran through the restore steps. Copied some pictures into the Pictures folder, ran a Quick Access search and initial problem remains: Searching all of QA doesn't find any files in Pictures folder, running search on just the Pictures folder does. I want to run a global search and find matching files in any/all of the Documents, Music, Videos, and Pictures folders.
    That article dates from 2015 and I'm guessing is out of date. I hope it didn't create potential future problems in my registry.

    Bottom line: I'm still looking for a fix.
     
    enso, Sep 7, 2019
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  4. Search not working

    File Explorer Search Not Working


    I am trying to search in File Explorer (Windows Explorer, My Computer) and it will not find anything. I can copy text from a name in the list and paste it in the search box and it still finds nothing. I have looked at the suggestions that have been posted and nothing I find that is relative to this works. Anyone have any suggestions? I am running Win 10 Pro on an I3 coustom desktop computer.
     
    Maestro2711, Sep 7, 2019
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