Most users probably utilize the Windows 11/10 search tool to find apps and files.
However, some users have reported their search tools dont display any results.
Some users see a No results found message whenever they search.
Or the search tool displays nothing except a blank white screen in other instances.
Either way, users cant find things with the Windows search tool when it doesnt display results right.
Is your search tool not showing results either?
Update Windows
Microsoft releases a multitude of patch updates to fix Windows bugs and issues.
That also includes build updates for new Windows versions.
Heres how you’re free to manually download and install Windows 11/10 updates.
The Search and Indexing troubleshooter is the one for resolving search-related issues that occur in Windows.
ClickUpdate & Security>Troubleshootin Windows 10s configs app.
SelectingAdditional troubleshooterswill bring up the list.
Then it’s possible for you to clickRun the troubleshooterfor Search and Indexing to open it from there.
you could set the search utility to fully search a PC by selecting anEnhancedoption.
Try selecting that option in the following steps:
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Select theStopoption for Windows Search.
Wait a few minutes, and click theStartbutton for the service to restart it.
This is how you could start an SFC scan:
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In this case, you may need to select to rebuild the search index.
Doing so will wipe the current indexs content and restart the indexing.
These are the steps for rebuilding the search index in Windows:
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Reinstall Cortana
Cortana is an app thats closely connected with the Windows search tool.
Some users have been able to fix the search tool not displaying results by reinstalling that app.
you’ve got the option to reinstall Cortana in PowerShell like this:
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However, youll need to reinstall any software you previously installed after a reset.
you could perform a reset with the Reset this PC recovery tool.
That utility includes an option for preserving user files.
Our guide onhow to factory reset Windowsincludes instructions for applying this resolution with that tool.
We recommend applying the suggested resolutions in the order specified above.
