Windows 10: The search is not working properly

Hello,

When I trying to find a file so it is doesn't working properly!


For example I am trying to find text file thats are located in the desktop:




and it does not work:




Windows Server 2019

:)

 

Search option is not working properly in Windows 10

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

• 
  Are you referring to Magnifier in windows?
  
• 
  Are you facing issues with Magnifier or Search bar?
  
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  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
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  Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Restart the Service and check if it helps.

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  Press Windows key + R.
  
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  Type Services.msc In the search box.
  
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  Select Windows Search.
  
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  Restart the services and set the service as Automatic.
  

Step 2: Run the
Search and Indexing troubleshooter.

Follow the steps below and check if it helps.

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

Reply with necessary information so that we can assist you better.

 

Anniversary Update: Search not working properly




This is what I get when I search for foobar in the start menu.


This is what I get when I search in explorer.
I appreciate the suggestion but I'd rather not dabble with third party programs when I know this can and does work.

 

Windows not working properly

Thank you for the information.

We suggest that you try to run Hardware and Device troubleshooter using the steps below:

• Write Troubleshooting in the search box and hit enter.
• Select the Hardware and Device options from the list.
• Click Run the troubleshooter.

We also suggest that you update the keyboard driver and check if it work.

Hope it helps. Keep us posted.