Are you also experiencing Windows 10 search not working properly? Microsoft’s desktop operating systems live in over 75% of all computers , and over 55% of those run Windows 10. You are not alone, and this issue is more common than you may think. Let’s solve this problem together shall we ?
Using Windows 10’s stock troubleshooter does not always provide a solution, but it at least can lead you in the right direction to find out what the problem is, so it’s worth a try.
- Open Settings.
- Select Update & security.
- Select Troubleshoot.
- Select Search and Indexing.
- Select Run the troubleshooter.
- Answer the questions and follow instructions.

Use the System File Checker
- Find the Command Prompt app. It is usually under Windows System in the Start menu.
- Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
- Type in sfc /scannow.
- Let it do its thing.

Use the Task Manager to close Cortana and Search
- Right click on the taskbar.
- Select Task Manager.
- Look for Cortana. The process list is long, but you can organize alphabetically and type in Cortana to more easily find this one.
- Highlight it and click on End task.
- Follow the same steps for the Search process.
- Try to use the search function again.
Restart Windows Explorer
- Right click on the taskbar.
- Select Task Manager.
- Look for Windows Explorer. The process list is long, but you can organize alphabetically and type in Windows Explorer to more easily find this one.
- Highlight it and click on Restart.
Start Windows Search Service
- Press the Windows button and the R button simultaneously.
- In the Run window, type services.msc.
- Find Windows Search.
- If it’s not running, right-click on it and select Start.
- Also make sure to go into its properties and switch the Startup type to Automatic.

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