Windows 10: Windows search absolutely refuses to start.

Discus and support Windows search absolutely refuses to start. in Cortana to solve the problem; Hey, I posted another question here yesterday but managed to fix it. Now, I can't solve this one, no matter what fixes I try. Windows search refuses to... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by WilliamMcDaniel1, Apr 27, 2020.

  1. Windows search absolutely refuses to start.


    Hey, I posted another question here yesterday but managed to fix it. Now, I can't solve this one, no matter what fixes I try. Windows search refuses to start and when I try to open the search settings, it just closes my settings window. I don't think it's a virus but I'm already running a malware check. There's also nothing in TxR but when I try to rebuild indexing it just closes the advanced tab and I don't think it starts anything. Any ideas?

    :)
     
    WilliamMcDaniel1, Apr 27, 2020
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  2. jbailey8 Win User

    HyperSLI (Enabling SLI on non-sli motherboards)

    To turn off windows updates in windows 7 follow these steps:

    Click the start button, in the search box type in 'windows updates', click on 'windows update'
    in the search results list, in the left side of the windows update window click 'change settings'
    then in the option bar select 'Never check for updates'.
     
    jbailey8, Apr 27, 2020
    #2
  3. Arul_D Win User
    Windows 10 search not indexing Outlook 2013, no search results

    Hi,

    Thank you for your interest in using Windows 10.

    Let's diagnose the issue by referring to the following suggestion and check if that helps you.

    First of all, I would suggest you to check if the
    Windows Search
    Service is running in Automatic mode under the list of Windows services. You can follow the steps to check and start the
    Windows Search again:

    • Press Windows+R keys to open Run. Type “servces.msc” without quotes and hit
      Enter.
    • From the list of services, locate the Windows Search Support Service
      and Windows Search Service.
    • Right click on the Windows Search Service
      and then click on Properties.
    • Check if the service is running. If not, start the service and change the
      Startup type to Automatic.
    • Follow the same steps to start the Bluetooth service
      and change the startup type to Automatic.
    You can also try the following suggestion.

    Run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter. Follow the steps mentioned below.

    • Press “Windows key + W”.
    • Type “Troubleshooting” without quotes in the Search box and hit enter.
    • Select “View all” option from the left panel.
    • Select “Search and Indexing”.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
    Hope this information helps you. Please do let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Arul_D, Apr 27, 2020
    #3
  4. Windows search absolutely refuses to start.

    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, Apr 27, 2020
    #4
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