Windows 10: why does indexer keep working when it says indexing is complete. Windows 10

Task Manager says that Search Indexer is using around 9% CPU and 2% disk and the drive is working continuously, but Indexing Options says that Indexing is complete.


Having just been a victim of ransomware file encryption I am nervous of unexplained disk activity. Is continued indexing normal activity, or is it time to rebuild the index? 1.9m items so it takes a long time, when I am without search. . .

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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

 

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.

 

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.