It is quite often that we face an error in the searching functions of Windows 10. Yet there’s no update or proper resolve for this error. If you are facing subsequent issues like other users, then attain a resolution for it through below-provided guidelines. Here is how to fix Windows 10 search issues:
SOURCE: How to Fix Windows 10 Search not Working? (2020 Patch) , Wire IT Solutions
Reboot the System
As per the suggestion in the Windows message center, before attempting out everything fresh, reboot the PC. The computer will face several annoying issues such as not responding and frequent hanging that hinders start the search. So, give it an instant reboot.
End Task SearchApp.exe and SearchUI.exe Process
- Hold the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys altogether on your keyboard.
- After showing the Task Manager on your window, select the More details option from the lower left-hand side of the screen.
- Locate the SearchApp.exe and SearchUI.exe.
- Go to both procedures and right-click on them. Then choose the End Task individually.
Detach Bing to Repair Windows 10 Search Not Working 2020 Bug
- Press Win + R keys to launch Run.
- Enter ‘Regedit’ into it and press Enter.
- You should twice click on the pursuing in the right sort: HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Search.
- Go to the empty area and right-click on the right panel.
- Choose New and then select ‘DWORD (32-bit) Value.’
- Then you need to provide a valuable name for BingSearchEnabled.
- Navigate to the entry and twice click on it, then input 0.
- You should click on the OK button.
- Finally, reboot the system.
Rebuild the Index
- Press the Win + I keys to open the Settings application on your system.
- After that, go to the Search section and enter Windows into it.
- Reach the right-hand side panel and move down then select the ‘Advanced Search Indexer Settings’ URL.
- An indexing choices wizard will show on your screen. There choose the Advanced option.
- Thereafter, select the Rebuild option from the Troubleshooting section.
- After saying verification pop ‘Rebuild Index’ shows, choose the OK button.
- Wait till the indexing procedure get correctly above and then reboot the system.
- Now, verify that the Windows search is functioning correctly.
Using Windows Search Troubleshooter
- Hold the Win + I keys altogether on the keyboard to open the Windows Settings on your system.
- Navigate to the left-hand side panel of the next screen then choose the Troubleshoot option.
- You should select the Search and Indexing option.
- Go to ‘Run the Troubleshooter’ within the extended panel.
- It will start the troubleshooting on the Windows 10 PC. In case the procedure is done, Windows will notify you, and you should then attempt out the Windows search again and check whether it is functioning.
Through Reset Windows Search PowerShell script
- Firstly, you have to download the Reset Windows Search PowerShell script on your system.
- Then go to the file ‘ResetWindowsSearchBox.ps1’ file and choose the Run with PowerShell option.
- You should click on the Open option within the Security notification prompt on dialogue bo.
- Now, you will see a UAC dialogue shows with a PowerShell screen; select the Yes button.
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