One of the top features of Windows 10 is the built-in search that allows you to search your local files.
Whether it's Windows Update, third‑party applications, or registry modifications, if Windows Search stops working randomly, this article will explain how to resolve the issue.
Windows 10 comes with a new built-in troubleshooter that will help you troubleshoot problems with Windows search, including discovery and performance issues .
To resolve issues with Windows Search using the Troubleshooter tool, follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Click the ” Update & Security” option.
3. In the left side of the window, click the ” Troubleshoot”.
4. Click this and, then, select the ” Additional troubleshooters” and scroll down until you see ” Search and Indexing”.
5. Click this and, then, click the ” Run troubleshooter” option.
The Troubleshooter will ask you questions about the problem. For example, if you have a problem where apps or files are not showing up in search results, you can select the second option “Files, folders, apps , or settings are not showing up in search results.”
The troubleshooter is a handy tool and will help you fix potential problems. When you select the option, Windows Search will run some tests and try to fix the problem.
