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  • August 9, 2021 at 12:51 pm #2140929

    Windows Search not working

    by kalserix · about 3 years, 5 months ago

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    My windows search bar has stopped working and I have no idea how to fix it. I’ve ran search index troubleshooter which recognizes the problem and when I “fix it” it still doesn’t work, I’ve updated my PC & restarted and still does not work, any ideas on how else to fix it? please let me know

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    • August 9, 2021 at 3:15 pm #2419660
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      Long ago I stopped fixing this one.

      by rproffitt · about 3 years, 5 months ago

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      Remember this issue has thousands of prior answers which you discover not all work or the fix isn’t always the same thing. Sometimes it’s what you did, the next time you find the Security Suite borked it.

      -> My fix? EVERYTHING. Yes, that’s an app. Link follows:
      https://www.voidtools.com has it.

    • August 9, 2021 at 6:57 pm #2419656
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      Re: Windows search doesn’t work

      by kees_b · about 3 years, 5 months ago

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      Let me mention an alternative to Everthing, mentioned by rproffitt. That’s Ultrasearch from https://www.jam-software.com/ultrasearch_free (yes, it’s free). You can try both and then choose which one you like most.

      If you prefer to keep using Windows Search: it’s very likely it will work again after a reset of Windows. But then you’ll have to reinstall all your programs.

      Your choice to fix it, or to use another search tool.

    • August 11, 2021 at 8:01 am #2419629

      Fix problems in Windows Search

      by xceltecusa · about 3 years, 5 months ago

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      Windows 10 allows you to pick when and how to get the furthest down the line updates to keep your gadget moving along as planned and safely. To deal with your choices and see any accessible updates, select the Start catch, and afterward go to Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update > Check for refreshes. Introduce any accessible updates, and afterward restart your PC if the updates require it.

    • August 11, 2021 at 8:01 am #3939242

      Fix problems in Windows Search

      by xceltecusa · about 3 years, 5 months ago

      In reply to Windows Search not working

      Windows 10 allows you to pick when and how to get the furthest down the line updates to keep your gadget moving along as planned and safely. To deal with your choices and see any accessible updates, select the Start catch, and afterward go to Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update > Check for refreshes. Introduce any accessible updates, and afterward restart your PC if the updates require it.

    • August 28, 2021 at 9:19 am #3939411

      Windows Search not Working problem solving

      by daleerwin35 · about 3 years, 4 months ago

      In reply to Windows Search not working

      When Windows search isn’t working, it’s almost always a simple software problem. The system may just need a restart to get it working again. Other possible causes could be network-related or the search system itself having a service interruption.

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