Windows 10: Windows search not functioning

Discus and support Windows search not functioning in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Is it only me or others are also having problems. my windows search is not working when i type in some app name...even fully it's only showing files... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/vamsi_kumpatla, Feb 6, 2020.

  1. /U/VAMSI_KUMPATLA
    /u/vamsi_kumpatla Win User

    Windows search not functioning


    Is it only me or others are also having problems. my windows search is not working when i type in some app name...even fully it's only showing files but not apps...can someone please help me with this? Thanks.... I'm a windows insider...btw...up to date... updated.

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    /u/vamsi_kumpatla, Feb 6, 2020
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  2. DEVLIN SCO
    Devlin Sco Win User

    search function

    Hello,

    A possible cause of this issue is a corrupted index. To help you resolve the issue, we suggest rebuilding the
    Windows Search Index. Rebuilding the
    Windows Search Index will get rid of corruptions. For the steps on how to perform this procedure, please follow the steps below.

    • Click the Start button.
    • Type Indexing Options.
    • Select Indexing Options.
    • Click Advanced. Click Yes, if prompted or enter the administrative password.
    • Go to Index Settings tab.
    • Click Rebuild.
    • Wait for the process to finish.
    The process may take a while to finish depending on your PC.

    Please respond back with the results.
     
    Devlin Sco, Feb 6, 2020
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  3. ARUN B J
    Arun B J Win User
    Windows 10 search function not working.

    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


    Method 1: 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.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Arun B J, Feb 6, 2020
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  4. GINGAMMEL
    ginGammel Win User

    Windows search not functioning

    Search function in Win10

    Hi, thanks for the suggestion, but as I stated in my previous message, I whitnessed this behaviour on various machines. Can you confirm that the search function works fine on your PC when repeating the same steps I described?
     
    ginGammel, Feb 6, 2020
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