Windows 10: Windows search stopped working, wont rebuild index

Discus and support Windows search stopped working, wont rebuild index in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I foolishly got some viruses a few days ago. I cleaned it all out I think with malwarebytes and hitman pro, but one problem remains that windows search... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by theridon, Aug 12, 2018.

  1. theridon Win User

    Windows search stopped working, wont rebuild index


    I foolishly got some viruses a few days ago. I cleaned it all out I think with malwarebytes and hitman pro, but one problem remains that windows search will not find any files. It finds programs like Steam, Firefox, etc and windows functions just fine but it won't find ANY actual files (i.e. word documents).

    When I open indexing options, I get this blank slate and it becomes completely unresponsive, I can't even open up advanced options. Imgur: The magic of the Internet

    Tried so far: Indexing trouble shooter, sfc /scannow found no problems, Used bat file to rebuild index here Rebuild Search Index in Windows 10

    I'd like to figure this out without having to reinstall windows. Thanks Windows search stopped working, wont rebuild index :)

    :)
     
    theridon, Aug 12, 2018
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  2. 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, Aug 12, 2018
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  3. Windows 10 Search Stops Working

    I am also having difficulties with the "search the web and Windows" bar next to the windows start button, your solution here "
    I suggest you try rebuilding the index and check if issue is resolved. To rebuild all the index, kindly follow the below given steps:

    • Press Windows key, type Indexing and hit enter.
    • Click on Advanced button.
    • Click Rebuild under Troubleshooting section and click OK.
    • Try searching and see if issue is fixed." WILL NOT WORK as when I type in that search bar all I get is an empty white box.
     
    KatNashRamblerkat, Aug 12, 2018
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  4. Windows search stopped working, wont rebuild index

    Windows Search/Indexing Stops Working - Can't Rebuild


    After initially starting my computer, Windows Search seems to function correctly. After a while it stops responding at all. I am unable to enter the indexing options from control panel to rebuild the index (nothing happens when I click on it). I attempted to restart the Windows Search service via services.msc, but am greeted with the message "Windows could not stop the Windows Search service on Local Computer. Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion". What can I do?
     
    whitebloodcell, Aug 12, 2018
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