Windows 10: Windows Indexing Stays Paused

Discus and support Windows Indexing Stays Paused in Cortana to solve the problem; I was having an issue where Outlook would show completely incorrect search results so I figured the index was corrupt. I started a rebuild on the index... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by Anthony Roux, May 21, 2021.

  1. Windows Indexing Stays Paused


    I was having an issue where Outlook would show completely incorrect search results so I figured the index was corrupt. I started a rebuild on the index but the index stays paused. I tried all of the following:retarting the windows search service. Restarting the laptop.running sfc /scannow.Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthchkdskDisabling Cortana.

    :)
     
    Anthony Roux, May 21, 2021
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  2. Automatically pause indexing when on battery power?

    Hi Mike,

    We understand that you want your PC to automatically pause indexing when using the battery power.

    Windows 10 only has the "Prevent indexing when running on battery power to conserve energy" option in the
    Local Group Policy Editor. You can follow these steps on how to enable it:

    • Type gpedit.msc in the Cortana search field, then select
      Edit group policy from the results.
    • Click Local Computer Policy from the left pane, then
      Computer Configuration
      .
    • Click Administrative Templates, then Windows Components.
    • Select Search.
    • Locate and double-click "Prevent indexing when running on battery power to conserve energy" from the right pane.
    • Tick Enable, then click OK.

    Let us know what happens after enabling the above mentioned setting.

    Regards.
     
    Michelle Her, May 21, 2021
    #2
  3. Arun B J Win User
    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
     
    Arun B J, May 21, 2021
    #3
  4. Windows Indexing Stays Paused

    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.
     
    SujataMoktan, May 21, 2021
    #4
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