Windows 10: The search is not working properly

Discus and support The search is not working properly in Cortana to solve the problem; 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:... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by Hay Geydarov, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. 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:

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    and it does not work:

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    Windows Server 2019

    :)
     
    Hay Geydarov, Feb 28, 2021
    #1
  2. Arun B J Win User

    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?

    • Since when are you facing this issue?

    • 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.


    • Press Windows key + R.

    • Type Services.msc In the search box.

    • Select Windows Search.

    • 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.


    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.

    • Change the view by option on the top right to
      Large icons.

    • 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.
     
    Arun B J, Feb 28, 2021
    #2
  3. Phendan Win User
    Anniversary Update: Search not working properly



    The search is not working properly [​IMG]
    This is what I get when I search for foobar in the start menu.

    The search is not working properly [​IMG]
    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.
     
    Phendan, Feb 28, 2021
    #3
  4. Remon Ont Win User

    The search is not working properly

    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.
     
    Remon Ont, Feb 28, 2021
    #4
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