Windows 10: Windows 10 Search degraded, Indexing progress failing to retain status

Discus and support Windows 10 Search degraded, Indexing progress failing to retain status in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My Windows 10 Search function is failing, so I started to re-index. As of today, number of indexed items has fallen dramatically, while Pending Items... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Michael Beveridge, Jan 13, 2021.

  1. MICHAEL BEVERIDGE
    Michael Beveridge Win User

    Windows 10 Search degraded, Indexing progress failing to retain status


    My Windows 10 Search function is failing, so I started to re-index. As of today, number of indexed items has fallen dramatically, while Pending Items has increased dramatically. I am using "Enhanced".

    Total Items are about 782,000.

    Are there any known problems with the indexing process ? Status has proceeded favorably for several days, until today.

    :)
     
    Michael Beveridge, Jan 13, 2021
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  2. PAOLO MAG
    Paolo Mag Win User

    Search - Indexing not running

    Hello,

    One of the possible reasons why you're having issues when using search is because of a corrupted user profile. For us to assist you, we suggest that you create another account with administrator privileges and try to use the search feature again. Here's an
    article that you can visit to see how to do it:
    Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10    .

    If the issue persists, we suggest that you perform the steps listed below to correct the settings of your Indexed folder:

    • Press the Start button.
    • Type %LocalAppData%.
    • Select Packages.
    • Click on windows.immersivecontrolpanel_cw5n1h2txyewy.
    • Choose LocalState.
    • Right-click the Indexed folder.
    • Click Properties.
    • Click Advanced.
    • Click the checkbox beside Allow files in this folder to have contents indexed in addition to file properties so that a check mark appears.
    • Click OK.
    • Click Apply.
    • Click OK. A window with a progress bar will pop up as the folder is indexed.
    • Click OK when the indexing progress is finished.

    After doing the steps provided, kindly try to use the search feature again.

    Kindly update us with the results and if you need further assistance, feel free to post back.
     
    Paolo Mag, Jan 13, 2021
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  3. JAN DEL
    Jan Del Win User
    Windows 10 indexing / search

    Hi Erik,

    System conflict is one of the possible reasons why the index built will not function properly. We suggest running the Search and Indexing troubleshooter by following these steps to resolve your issue:

    • Open Control Panel.
    • In the search box, type troubleshooting.
    • Click on Troubleshooting.
    • Click on View all.
    • Select Search and Indexing and select the proper scenario that you are experiencing on indexing and click
      Next for the troubleshooting to begin.
    Update us with the outcome so we can provide you further assistance.
     
    Jan Del, Jan 13, 2021
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  4. NOVATON
    NovatoN Win User

    Windows 10 Search degraded, Indexing progress failing to retain status

    Windows 10 not displaying search results for indexed shortcuts in a folder.

    Thanks Deepika,

    I had tried running this troubleshooter before, but I've just run it again with "Files don't appear in search results" and "My problem isn't listed above" ticked, and it comes up with "Issue not present" against all potential issues, and "Troubleshooting
    couldn't identify the problem", even after troubleshooting as an administrator.

    I'd be glad of any other suggestions please!
     
    NovatoN, Jan 13, 2021
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