Windows 10: Windows 10, Search not working after rebuilding index multiple times

Search is not working after I've rebuilt the index multiple times, made sure I had the latest updates, restarted the machine multiple times, and followed the directions I found in another similar question multiple times pasted below. Rebuilding the index takes about 4-5 days and then search will work for a week or two before it stops again. This is getting absurd. I need help to resolve this repetitive problem.



Instructions Iv'e followed:

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If you already updated the Windows 10 build 2004 or later, then please follow the link below to fix problems in Windows Search

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/452014...

If that didn't work then check one of the methods below and see if that works:-

Method 1:- Reindex Windows Search

- Hit "Windows Logo" and go to Settings then select "Search".
- Scroll down, and navigate the “Advanced Search Indexer Settings”.
- Indexing options wizard will appear; select Advanced.
- Now click on the Rebuild button from the Troubleshooting field.
- Once a confirmation pop saying “Rebuild Index” appears, select OK.
- Wait until the indexing process gets completely over and then restart the machine.

Method 2:- Windows Search Troubleshooter

- Hit "Windows Logo" and go to "Update & Security".
- Go to the left pane of the next page and select on Troubleshoot.
- Click on Search and Indexing.
- Choose Run the Troubleshooter from the extended pane

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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

 

Indexing Won't Rebuild

Hi ShiraAbraham, Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you, please let me know if you have tried this already

-Press Windows key + I and open Update & Security.

-Select Troubleshoot and find Search and Indexing.

-Double-click on the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter to run it.

Wait for the scan to be completed.

If these steps did not help to fix “Search Indexing Was Turned Off” error, our last recommendation would be to rebuild the Search Indexing:

-Open Windows Search and type Indexing Options.

-Click on the first matching option to open it.

-Click Advanced and open Advanced Options.

-Select Rebuild and white while indexing will be rebuild from scratch.

 

search dosn't work on windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps.

Method 1: Run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter

This troubleshooter is an automated Windows 10 inbuilt tool which finds and fixes the common issues with the
Search and Indexing feature of Windows 10. Perform these steps to run this tool and check if that helps:

• 
  Press “Windows Logo” + “W” keys from the keyboard.
  
• 
  Type “Troubleshooting” in the search bar and press “ENTER”.
  
• 
  In the “Troubleshooting” window, click on “View All” on the left pane.
  
• 
  Click on “Search and Indexing”.
  
• 
  Click on “Advanced” and then click on “Run as Administrator”.
  
• 
  Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
  

Method 2

I suggest you to rebuild search index. Follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key +X and click on Control Panel.
• From the Control Panel window select Indexing Options.
• Click the Advanced button. Note: access to this option requires the PC administrator's permissions.
• Select Rebuild. Selecting Rebuild will begin the process of deleting and then rebuilding your PC's search index, remember this is a time consuming process.

Method 3

I suggest you to try to turn Cortana off and then try turning it on back and check. Refer to the steps below to turn Off and On Cortana:

• Open Cortana.
• Click the hamburger button in the top left of the window.
• Go to settings and click on off.
• Follow the same steps to turn it on.
• Check if issue persists.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.