Windows 10: Windows Search bug. After application update unable to launch app from search results.

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  1. PeteNL Win User

    Windows Search bug. After application update unable to launch app from search results.


    Hi everyone,I use WSL2 on a daily basis, where Ubuntu is my preferred flavour. As of a couple of days, I am unable to launch the application from the Windows Search results. I believe it has something to do with a name change after an update, i.e. "Ubuntu" is now "Ubuntu on Windows". For some reason, this updated name does not appear in the search index, but keeps finding the old name which has been removed. I suspect this leads to the updated app unable to launch, is there anyway to add the updated app to the search index, and remove the old redundant data?Kind regards,Pete

    :)
     
    PeteNL, Mar 14, 2022
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  2. AriKing Win User

    Unable to Launch Applications from Windows 10 Search

    Recently the start menu on stopped working altogether. The only "solution" to this problem was to create a new account. In the new account, I am
    unable to launch applications via the Windows search bar. The search bar
    does find the application and display it in the search results list, but neither pressing the enter key or left clicking on the application cause the application to launch.

    Does anyone know how to resolve this? Thanks.
     
    AriKing, Mar 14, 2022
    #2
  3. AriKing Win User
    Unable to Launch Applications from Windows 10 Search

    Hi,

    I ran the DISM tool, but unfortunately it did not resolve the problem; I still can not launch applications from the search bar by pressing enter or left-clicking on application icon.

    To restate and clarify the issue, the search bar does return and display appropriate search results, however pressing enter or left-clicking on the return results (which are apps) does not cause them to launch. Any other suggestions? Thanks
     
    AriKing, Mar 14, 2022
    #3
  4. Windows Search bug. After application update unable to launch app from search results.

    Search Results

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    Please do let us know where exactly are you searching for the photos.

    Are you searching on Windows search bar from desktop or Windows Explorer or Photo app?

    If you are searching on Photo app try the below,

    Step 1: I suggest you to run the
    Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

    Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter,
    troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

    Follow the below steps:

    • Type troubleshooting in the search bar on the Taskbar.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click on Windows Store Apps.
    • Select “Advance” and click on “Run as Administrator”.
    • Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

    If you are searching on Windows Explorer or Search box try the below,

    Step 2: Run Search and Indexing Troubleshooter.


    If you're having problems locating specific files, folders, or other items on your computer, try using the Search and Indexing troubleshooter to fix the problem. It makes sure that the Windows Search service is running, and checks
    to see whether you have the correct permissions to search all the directories on your computer.

    Follow the steps given below to run Search and Indexing Troubleshooter.

    • Type Troubleshooting in the
      Search box from the desktop.
    • Select the Troubleshooting option.
    • Select View All option and select the
      Search and Indexing.
    • Click on Next to perform the
      Search and Indexing troubleshooter and follow the steps.

    Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Mar 14, 2022
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