Windows 10: Windows Search indexing not working properly

Discus and support Windows Search indexing not working properly in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Dear all, When I try to search for a document content on an indexed location it will not display any results, but you can clearly see that this text... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MatthiasAicher, Nov 6, 2018.

  1. Windows Search indexing not working properly


    Dear all,


    When I try to search for a document content on an indexed location it will not display any results, but you can clearly see that this text is existing in the word document. See screenshot. This is not for all but for a lot of "in document text searches"


    The server where the files are stored is a Server 2016.

    The problem exists when I search the local drive directly on the server, and when I search from a windows 10 clients on the mapped network drive


    - Restart of service did not fix the issue

    - Troubleshooting could not identify the problem

    - Rebulding the search index on the server did not solve the problem



    Do you have any idea how to fix this?



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    :)
     
    MatthiasAicher, Nov 6, 2018
    #1
  2. Jan Del Win User

    Windows 10 indexing / search

    Hi Erik,

    System conflict is one of the possible reasons why the index built will not function properly. We suggest running the Search and Indexing troubleshooter by following these steps to resolve your issue:

    • Open Control Panel.
    • In the search box, type troubleshooting.
    • Click on Troubleshooting.
    • Click on View all.
    • Select Search and Indexing and select the proper scenario that you are experiencing on indexing and click
      Next for the troubleshooting to begin.
    Update us with the outcome so we can provide you further assistance.
     
    Jan Del, Nov 6, 2018
    #2
  3. Arun B J Win User
    Search option is not working properly in Windows 10

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.


    • Are you referring to Magnifier in windows?

    • Are you facing issues with Magnifier or Search bar?

    • Since when are you facing this issue?

    • Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Restart the Service 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.
    Step 2: Run the
    Search and Indexing troubleshooter.

    Follow the steps below and check if it helps.


    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.

    • Change the view by option on the top right to
      Large icons.

    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the
      view all option on the left panel.

    • Run the Search and Indexing
      troubleshooter.


    Reply with necessary information so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, Nov 6, 2018
    #3
  4. Windows Search indexing not working properly

    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, Nov 6, 2018
    #4
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