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  1. WINCLUB
    WinClub New Member

    Windows 10 Start Menu Search not searching the entire PC

    WinClub, May 22, 2019
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  2. PHILLIP PIO
    Phillip Pio Win User

    Start Menu Search

    Hi,

    About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

    • Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana    . It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

    We'll look forward to your response.
     
    Phillip Pio, May 22, 2019
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  3. EUGENE DEV
    Eugene deV Win User
    Issues with search & start menu

    Hi Chris,

    There are still 3 remaining troubleshooting steps you can use to resolve this issue. Follow any of the methods below:

    • Rebuild the search index in Windows 10.
      • Type Indexing Options.
      • Click Advanced.
      • Click Rebuild, then OK.
      • Wait until the process is complete.
    • Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana.
    • If the two troubleshooting steps still didn't resolve your issue, we recommend that you use
      System Restore to a certain point that
      Search and Start menu is still properly working.
    If all else fails, you might need to do a clean install of Windows 10.

    Keep us updated with the results.
     
    Eugene deV, May 22, 2019
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  4. GENERIC ANDY
    generic andy Win User

    Windows 10 Start Menu Search not searching the entire PC

    Start Menu Search not working


    When I start my computer, my Start Menu Search sometimes gets stuck in a start up or searching loop.
    The start menu itself works if I am just using my mouse to click icons. The issue is hitting the Windows button on my keyboard and typing.

    What is strange is that when this happens, if I log out then log in again, it starts up fine. While this is a workaround, I would like to solve the problem that is causing the problem.

    I've tried re-indexing my entire computer based on a similar post I found here, but that did not work. Also - searching in a general Explorer window works fine showing the Windows Indexing does not appear to be the problem.

    Thanks in advance for any suggestions.


    Windows 10 Start Menu Search not searching the entire PC [​IMG]
     
    generic andy, May 22, 2019
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