On Task Manager screen, right-click on Windows Explorer and select the Restart option. Right click on the Start button and select Task Manager in WinX menu. On Search and Indexing screen, select Files don’t appear in search results and other items that apply and click on the Next button.įollow the on-screen instructions as Windows tries to fix Search and Indexing related problems on your computer. On the next screen, scroll down and click on Search and Indexing and then click on Run the Troubleshooter. In the right-pane, scroll down and click on Additional Troubleshooters.Ģ. Go to Settings > Update & Security > select Troubleshoot option in the left-pane. You can trust the built-in Windows Search & Indexing Troubleshooter on your computer to find and fix Windows Search problems.
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If not, click on Check for Updates button and allow Windows to check for updates and install available updates on your computer. In the right-pane, see if an Update is available.
Go to Settings > Update & Security > select Windows Update in the left-pane. Install UpdatesĪnother reason for Windows Search not working is due to an Update waiting to be installed on the computer. This can be fixed in most cases, by shutting down the computer and Restarting it back after 60 seconds. Sometimes, the problem is due to a stuck program or process preventing Windows Search from functioning properly. When Windows search stops working, it is known to becomes totally unresponsive and may even prevent you from clicking or typing in the Search Box.