Windows 10: windows indexing fault

before I explain I have tried all the fixes listed in google and on windows forums, IE: sfc /scannow, the indexing trouble shooter, restarting the index service, so on and so forth without any luck. I do not use Cortana to search, and have turned it off, leaving just the search function.


when using search from file explorer I try to find files and get no results show, even if i'm in the damn folder that holds the file.


I open the indexing option from control panel and the dialogue box shows an empty window where I assume indexed folders would normal be listed, and the legend at the top read 'waiting to receive indexing status...' and nothing happens.

in the same dialogue box the 'modify' and pause buttons are grayed out, when i click on advanced, it seems to freeze as i cant even move the dialogue box around the screen to view whats beneath it, eventually it will open but takes 1/2 an hour or so to do so. when it does open clicking rebuild does nothing. trouble shooter finds no problem.

Resetting the regkey key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Search' SetupCompletedSuccessfully = 0 has done nothing.


i am now of the mind I need to reinstall, as I have 160'000 mp3's and need the search/index function for these ( I don't want to reinstall if i don't have to, as its boring and time consuming) if there is anyone can help me I will listen to your thoughts, and try any ideas.


i use Malwarebytes and windows antivirus, and there's no difference if i turn them off.


thanks in advance


Frank

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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 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.

 

Windows 10 Quick Search Not Showing Indexed Locations

Hi,

Since you have already added it in Indexing options, we suggest you to run Indexing troubleshooter to check for possible caused of the issue. To do so, follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key.
• Type Troubleshooting.
• On the left pane, click View all.
• Click Search and Indexing.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.

Let us know how it goes.