the search function is barely working

Question

usually when i use the search function to for example open control panel it would show up in the search bar but now it only shows me folders. even in the settings app when you go to find a setting even if you type something it can't find anything. i also don't know if it's normal for indexing to be that way.

Answer 1

Hi, good day!

• When was the last time it worked properly?
• Have you made any changes to your computer recently?
• What is your Windows operating system and version? Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: winver Press Enter Please take a screenshot of the resulting window and post it in your next response. Note: Don't include any personal information or sensitive data as Microsoft Q&A is a public forum.

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Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/using-system-file-checker-in-windows-365e0031-36b1-6031-f804-8fd86e0ef4ca

Repair all Windows apps via PowerShell

Windows key+X then select Windows PowerShell (Admin)

Copy and paste the command below one at a time then press Enter. Please ignore the red errors and let the process complete.

Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register "$($_.InstallLocation)\appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode}

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

Restart your computer

If this does not work, please try the additional solutions in the support article linked below if it helps.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/shell-experience/fix-problems-in-windows-search

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