How To Fix Search Problems In Windows 10?

If Windows Search is not responding or displaying the search results as expected, then there are chances that you are running Windows without updating to the latest version. There are several other reasons for Windows Search problems. Keep reading the instructions given below to know how to fix search problems in Windows 10 computer.

Solution 1: Check for Windows updates

On your Windows 10 computer, click the Start menu (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of the desktop.

Click the Settings icon from the left side of the Start menu to open the Settings app.

Alternatively, press Windows + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app.

Click the Update & Security tab in the Settings window.

Select the Windows Update option from the left-side panel.

Click on Check for updates and wait for Windows to detect the available updates.

Install any available updates and restart your computer.

If the search problem persists, read the below steps to know how to fix search problems in windows 10.

Solution 2: Restart Windows Search

First, open Task Manager by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del shortcut keys.
In the Task Manager window, click the Details tab.
Under the Name column, give a right-click on SearchUI.exe and click the End task button.
If prompted, click the End process button to confirm your action.
This will restart Windows Search automatically when you search the next time.

If the problem remains unsolved, reset Windows Search.
For Windows 10, version 1809 and earlier, click the Start menu and right-click Cortana. Select More and click on App settings. Click Reset in the Cortana settings menu.
For Windows 10, version 1903 and later, use PowerShell to reset Windows Search.

Continue reading the given below solution to learn how to fix windows 10 search problems.

Solution 3: Run Windows Search and Indexing troubleshooter

If performing the above solutions haven't fixed the search problems on your Windows 10 computer, run Windows and Indexing troubleshooter.

To begin with, click the Start menu and select the Settings icon to open the Settings app.
Click the Update & Security tab in the Settings window.

Select Troubleshoot from the left-side panel.
Under the Find and fix other problems section, click Search and Indexing.
Run the troubleshooter and check if the problem has been resolved.

Now you have seen how to fix search problems in windows 10. Contact us for assistance in resolving any windows issues.