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Windows 10, Search not working after rebuilding index multiple times

Anonymous
2021-02-09T19:20:31+00:00

Search is not working after I've rebuilt the index multiple times, made sure I had the latest updates, restarted the machine multiple times, and followed the directions I found in another similar question multiple times (pasted below).   Rebuilding the index takes about 4-5 days and then search will work for a week or two before it stops again.  This is getting absurd.     I need help to resolve this repetitive problem.

Instructions Iv'e followed:

My name is Abdirahman, I am an independent advisor and Windows 10 user. I am happy to help with your request

If you already updated the Windows 10 build 2004 or later, then please follow the link below to fix problems in Windows Search

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/452014...

If that didn't work then check one of the methods below and see if that works:-

Method 1:- ((Reindex Windows Search))

  • Hit "Windows Logo" and go to Settings then select "Search".
  • Scroll down, and navigate the “Advanced Search Indexer Settings”.
  • Indexing options wizard will appear; select Advanced.
  • Now click on the Rebuild button from the Troubleshooting field.
  • Once a confirmation pop saying “Rebuild Index” appears, select OK.
  • Wait until the indexing process gets completely over and then restart the machine.

Method 2:- ((Windows Search Troubleshooter))

  • Hit "Windows Logo" and go to "Update & Security".
  • Go to the left pane of the next page and select on Troubleshoot.
  • Click on Search and Indexing.
  • Choose Run the Troubleshooter from the extended pane
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  1. Anonymous
    2021-02-09T20:39:11+00:00

    Bernard,

    Thanks for your detailed response.  This *seems* to have fixed it ... for now.  Let's hope it stays fixed.

    Ben

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  2. Lester Bernard Reyes 81,680 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2021-02-09T19:51:56+00:00

    Hi and thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard an Independent Advisor and a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today.

    Actually I have the same problem and by following the steps below fixed my issue, I know some of these steps already done, you have just skip it if you think it will have the same result.

    Method 1. Repair Windows Store and native apps like Windows Search:

    1. Download the Windows Store App Troubleshooter. Link below.

    http://aka.ms/solutionstoreapp

    1. Temporarily Disable the Anti-virus (If you have third party anti viru)
    2. Run Powershell
    3. On Powershell(admin), copy and paste the command below:

    Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    Method 2. repair Windows Store and update components

    Open Powershell with Admin or CMD with Admin (Press Windows key + X then click Windows Powershell(Admin))

    Copy each line of command to Powershell then press enter (one line at a time)

    net stop bits

    net stop wuauserv

    net stop appidsvc

    net stop cryptsvc

    Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\*.*"

    rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q

    rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q

    regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll

    regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll

    regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll

    netsh winsock reset

    netsh winsock reset proxy

    net start bits

    net start wuauserv

    net start appidsvc

    net start cryptsvc

    -Once done restart the device and check

    If none will work from the above solution I suggest to do an in-place upgrade wherein it will upgrade the device to the latest version and repair all issues without deleting any files.

    Note: before doing this make sure to create a restore point: https://support.microsoft.com/en-hk/help/402753...

    1. go to this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...
    2. Select Download tool, and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.
    3. On the License terms page, if you accept the license terms, select Accept.
    4. On the What do you want to do? page, select Upgrade this PC now, and then select Next.
    5. After downloading and installing, it should fix the issue.

    Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

    Note: if you receive error: “This Pc can’t be upgrade, follow the steps below”

    Method 1. Go to C:$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther then delete the file name compatscancache.dat

    Then try again or reboot the PC first then try again.

    You might not see the folder as it is hidden, make sure to show hidden files first.

    Let me know how does it goes and I hope that helps.

    Bernard

    Independent Advisor

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  3. Lester Bernard Reyes 81,680 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2021-02-09T20:40:51+00:00

    I'm glad it was now all good :)

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