Windows 10: Update completely ruined my Search Index, even reinstalling windows doesn't work.

Discus and support Update completely ruined my Search Index, even reinstalling windows doesn't work. in Cortana to solve the problem; Several weeks ago i updated Windows and realized my Search Indexing wasn't working, so i went to rebuild the index and i get this.... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by anthonyhyde13, Apr 17, 2020.

  1. Update completely ruined my Search Index, even reinstalling windows doesn't work.


    Several weeks ago i updated Windows and realized my Search Indexing wasn't working, so i went to rebuild the index and i get this.



    https://i.imgur.com/uLh7m8S.png

    I can't rebuild the index and i can't even change the path to an actual path.


    Windows Service won't start, I have done literally everything even reinstalling windows. Nothing works at all. Ever since that stupid update the search index has been completely destroyed.



    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-win_cortana/windows-search-disastrously-broken/a730773e-d17b-419d-9f34-7379d8a20022


    This user appears to be having the same problem as me but i don't understand what he means by ''blowing up the index'' and I really do not have a lot of computer knowledge.


    Can someone please help me?

    :)
     
    anthonyhyde13, Apr 17, 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:

    Update completely ruined my Search Index, even reinstalling windows doesn't work. [​IMG]


    Does it mean my HDD is useless?
     
    BetoLP, Apr 17, 2020
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    Windows 10 Windows Search / Indexing Stops Completing

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below 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
    If the issue persist try performing Rebuilding Index again.

    To rebuild the index follow the steps below:

    • Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
    • Open Indexing Options in the Control Panel.
    • Select the Advanced button in the Indexing Options window.
    • Select Rebuild in the Troubleshooting section of the Advanced Options window.
    • Select OK when it asks if you’re sure you want to re-build the search index.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Apr 17, 2020
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  4. Update completely ruined my Search Index, even reinstalling windows doesn't work.

    Latest windows updates : indexing seems to never complete

    Hi John,

    Windows indexing provides you faster search results. In case Windows Indexing does not complete, you can rebuild the search index. You may refer to the steps below:

    • Open the Control Panel (icons view).
    • Click on the Indexing Options icon, and close the Control Panel.
    • Click on the Advanced button.
    • In the Index Settings tab, click on the Rebuild button under Troubleshooting.
    • Click OK to confirm.
    • Indexing will now be in progress.
    • When indexing has completed, click on Close.

    If rebuilding search index does not work, click Troubleshoot search and indexing
    to find and fix problems with your indexing.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.

    Regards.
     
    Stephanie Sal, Apr 17, 2020
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