Search function not working

Use the Windows Search and Indexing troubleshooter to try to fix any problems that may arise. ... In Windows Settings, select Update & Security > Troubleshoot. Under Find and fix other problems, select Search and Indexing. Run the troubleshooter, and select any problems that apply.

1. Why does my Windows 10 search not work?
2. Can't search in Windows Start menu?
3. How do I restore Windows Search?
4. How do I restore the search bar in Windows 10?
5. How do I fix the search bar not working?
6. Why is my search bar not working?

Why does my Windows 10 search not work?

One of the reasons why Windows 10 search isn't working for you is because of a faulty Windows 10 update. If Microsoft hasn't released a fix just yet, then one way of fixing search in Windows 10 is to uninstall the problematic update. To do this, return to the Settings app, then click 'Update & Security'.

Can't search in Windows Start menu?

Windows 10 Start Menu Search Not Working? Here Are Some Fixes

• Roll Back Windows 10 Update. ...
• Enable Background Apps. ...
• Rebuild the Index. ...
• Run Windows Troubleshooter. ...
• Use the System File Checker. ...
• Disable/Restart Third-Party Antivirus, Enable Windows Firewall. ...
• Move or Rebuild Swapfile. ...
• Restart Windows Explorer.

How do I restore Windows Search?

To rebuild the search index on your device, use these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Search.
3. Click on Searching Windows. ...
4. Click the Advanced search Indexer Settings option. ...
5. Click the Advanced button. ...
6. Click the Index Settings tab.
7. Under the "Troubleshooting" section, click the Rebuild button. ...
8. Click the OK button.

How do I restore the search bar in Windows 10?

To get the Windows 10 Search bar back, right-click or press-and-hold on an empty area on your taskbar to open a contextual menu. Then, access Search and click or tap on "Show search box."

How do I fix the search bar not working?

Run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter

• Select Start, then select Settings.
• In Windows Settings, select Update & Security > Troubleshoot. Under Find and fix other problems, select Search and Indexing.
• Run the troubleshooter, and select any problems that apply. Windows will try to detect and solve them.

Why is my search bar not working?

Restart your device and try your search again. If you're able to connect to the Internet, update the Google app to the latest version. To check if you get results, try your search again. When you clear an app's cache, you delete data stored in a temporary area of the device's memory.