Hello Enny Wunatall,
Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.
Below are some other troubleshooting steps you can try:
1. Check if Indexing Is Complete
When you first install Windows 11, the search index might still be building itself. If you haven’t waited long enough for the index to complete, search results may be limited. To check, open the Control Panel and search for “Indexing Options.” If you see a message indicating that indexing is in progress, give it a little more time.
2. Verify Indexing Options
Open the “Indexing Options” panel (you can search for it in the Start menu).
Click “Modify” to see which folders are being indexed.
Make sure that the locations you expect to search (like Documents, Desktop, etc.) are checked. I
If necessary, add or remove folders to improve the search scope.
3. Ensure the Windows Search Service Is Running
Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
Locate “Windows Search” in the list, double-click it, and ensure that the Startup type is set to “Automatic” and that the service is running.
If not, click Start to launch it.
4. Use the Correct Syntax in File Explorer
Sometimes, search might fail if unintended filters or syntax errors are used. Try a simple search (e.g., a few letters that you know appear in your file names) to see if you get results.
5. Windows Updates and System File Check
Make sure that your Windows 11 installation is fully updated.
You can also run a System File Checker (SFC) scan to ensure that no system files are corrupted.
Open Command Prompt as administrator and run:
sfc /scannow
Wait for the scan to complete and follow any on-screen instructions.
- After making changes, it’s beneficial to restart your PC to see if the issue resolves.
I hope the information above is helpful.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.
Best Regards,
Daisy Zhou
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