Windows 10: The search index doesn't work

Discus and support The search index doesn't work in Cortana to solve the problem; The search index doesn't show anything and doesn't work at all and is extremely slow. I have tried all the tutorials and nothing works. I can't find... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by Phill.VI, Mar 10, 2020.

  1. Phill.VI Win User

    The search index doesn't work


    The search index doesn't show anything and doesn't work at all and is extremely slow. I have tried all the tutorials and nothing works.
    I can't find the Cortana app either.
    I get this error message below, when trouble shooting the Search & Indexing.


    The search index doesn't work 42810c4f-cf74-4151-abfe-46f3c9677bf4?upload=true.png

    :)
     
    Phill.VI, Mar 10, 2020
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  2. BetoLP Win User

    Windows doesn`t start. Authomatic repair doesn`t work.

    Thanks again!!

    I`m sorry I had not noticed that the text on the picture was in spanish. It says that windows has replaced some damaged clusters in "name" file and "directory". Then, at the end "an unspecified error occurred (75736e6a726e6c2e 4f6)".

    I`ll do it and I`ll be updating this thread when I have the report.

    - - - Updated - - -

    I ran SeaTools. These are the results:

    The search index doesn't work [​IMG]


    Does it mean my HDD is useless?
     
    BetoLP, Mar 10, 2020
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  3. Jan Del Win User
    Windows 10 indexing / search

    Hi Erik,

    System conflict is one of the possible reasons why the index built will not function properly. We suggest running the Search and Indexing troubleshooter by following these steps to resolve your issue:

    • Open Control Panel.
    • In the search box, type troubleshooting.
    • Click on Troubleshooting.
    • Click on View all.
    • Select Search and Indexing and select the proper scenario that you are experiencing on indexing and click
      Next for the troubleshooting to begin.
    Update us with the outcome so we can provide you further assistance.
     
    Jan Del, Mar 10, 2020
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  4. The search index doesn't work

    Indexing is not working

    Hi Doc,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    This issue may occur due to corrupt Windows search files or settings. I suggest you to follow the below method and check if it helps.

    Method 1: I would suggest you to run search and indexing troubleshooter
    and check. Please follow these steps:


    • Type troubleshooting in the search box on taskbar.

    • Click troubleshooting in the search results.

    • Click "View all" and then click "Search and Indexing".

    • Click "Next" and follow on-screen instructions.

    Method 2: Check if Indexing and Windows Search services are enabled. If not, enable them, if they are already enabled, then disable Windows Search Service and then enable again and restart.


    • Press Windows key + R.

    • Type services in the run box, go to the Windows search services and restart them.
    Hope it helps.
     
    SujataMoktan, Mar 10, 2020
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