Windows 10: Windows 10 Index broken please help

So my basic issue is that using Index Options I get the app saying "Waiting to receive indexing status ..." . I hit the advanced button nothing happens. All locked up. So hunted as one does and tried in order :

• The Search Index Trouble shooter - no problems
• check disk - no problem
• sfc /scannow
• dsim restorehealth
• c:\users\me\appdata microsoft search - deleted the contents
• Registry HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows Search\SetupCompletedSuccessfully = 0
• DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /source:WIM:e:\Sources\Install.wim:1 /LimitAccess using a new download image

Fed up now and completely flummoxed.

Cn someone please help I do not want to to do a full install *Sleepy

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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

 

Windows Indexing seems to be broken

I've recently run into a problem with WIndows Indexing, mainly it's affecting my ability to use Outlook properly.

I've done some research and tried a few commonly suggested steps; this includes making sure that the Windows Search service is still running - I've restarted it several times to no avail. I've gone to Control Panel>Indexing Options, and tried to rebuild
the index, but whenever I hit the 'Advanced' button the window freezes, and won't open the next window for the Rebuild option.

I've tried moving 'Windows.edb' out of C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data\Applications\Windows in order to try and get it to rebuild, but this hasn't made any difference.

Nothing seems to be able to move Windows to rebuild the index, any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Search index settings

Hi Samir,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this. This issue may arise due to some corruption or broken index. Kindly refer the below given methods and check if it helps:

Method 1:

I suggest you to run the Search and Index troubleshooter and check if it helps.

• Press Windows key, type troubleshooter in the search box and then press enter.
• Select Troubleshooting. Click on
  view all and select Search and Indexing troubleshooter and follow the on-screen instructions.

Method 2:

If issue persist, I suggest you to run System file checker. System File checker (SFC) scan is done to check if there are any corrupted system files that could be causing this issue. Kindly follow the below given steps:

• Press Windows key + X, select Command prompt (Admin) to bring up elevated Command prompt.
• In Command prompt type sfc/scannow and press enter.
• Restart the computer.

Hope this information helps. Post back with updated issue details for further help.

Thank you.