Windows Search not Working.

[FriedPixel]

Hello,

Windows search is not working on my computer.

I just get this when I go to search.

Spoiler

But when I make an new account it works, however I don't wont to lose all my settings, it is setup how I like it.

I would like to know if there is any way to move my settings, or just fix search, BTW I followed Barnacles Windows Spying Video.

 

Thanks In advance,

 

Josh

[Spork829]

Could you try reuploading the photo? It's just showing the filename. But assuming you're talking about the Windows search bar at the bottom of the screen, it's generally pretty common for it to randomly not work, often requiring and reinstall. Did it ever work before? 

[BiscuitMassacre]

15 minutes ago, FriedPixel said:

Hello,

Windows search is not working on my computer.

I just get this when I go to search.

  Reveal hidden contents

But when I make an new account it works, however I don't wont to lose all my settings, it is setup how I like it.

I would like to know if there is any way to move my settings, or just fix search, BTW I followed Barnacles Windows Spying Video.

 

Thanks In advance,

 

Josh

Try Step 4

 

https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-windows-10-start-menu-search/

 

If that doesn't work I would try the other ones.

 

At Last resort download this:

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10/

 

And re-update to windows 10. Make sure you select keep all files and that you want to install on this machine right now. 

 

If it works not much should change. If you select Keep All Files, it will Keep all files. I think it will reset custom Regedit's if you tinkered with it. Did this happen after an unexpected crash or power outage? If there wasn't a crash it could mean your SSD/HDD is failing. One you get it fixed I would run a SMART test. 

 

My Ocz ARC 100 failed (I actually booted it on this PC, the one I am typing on) it still works, but you never know when its going to corrupt Windows. I doubt that's the case. I crashed my 850 Evo and it did something like that, and it's fine.

[FriedPixel]

1 minute ago, Spork829 said:

Could you try reuploading the photo? It's just showing the filename. But assuming you're talking about the Windows search bar at the bottom of the screen, it's generally pretty common for it to randomly not work, often requiring and reinstall. Did it ever work before? 

http://prntscr.com/cnvlp9

 

It worked before now it crashes or just plain dosn't work 

 

I hope the links better

[Spork829]

1 minute ago, FriedPixel said:

http://prntscr.com/cnvlp9

 

It worked before now it crashes or just plain dosn't work 

 

I hope the links better

 

3 minutes ago, BiscuitMassacre said:

Try Step 4

 

https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-windows-10-start-menu-search/

 

If that doesn't work I would try the other ones.

 

At Last resort download this:

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10/

 

And re-update to windows 10. Make sure you select keep all files and that you want to install on this machine right now. 

 

If it works not much should change. I think it will reset custom Regedit's if tinkered with it. Did this happen after an unexpected crash or power outage? If there wasn't a crash it could mean your SSD/HDD is failing. One you get it fixed I would run a SMART test. 

 

My Ocz ARC 100 failed (I am actually booted off it on this PC as I am typing) it still works but you never know when its going to corrupt Windows. I doubt thats the case. I crashed my 850 Evo and it did something like that and its fine.

^ Yup try this ^

[FriedPixel]

5 minutes ago, BiscuitMassacre said:

Try Step 4

 

https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-windows-10-start-menu-search/

 

If that doesn't work I would try the other ones.

 

At Last resort download this:

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10/

 

And re-update to windows 10. Make sure you select keep all files and that you want to install on this machine right now. 

 

If it works not much should change. If you select Keep All Files, it will Keep all files. I think it will reset custom Regedit's if you tinkered with it. Did this happen after an unexpected crash or power outage? If there wasn't a crash it could mean your SSD/HDD is failing. One you get it fixed I would run a SMART test. 

 

My Ocz ARC 100 failed (I actually booted it on this PC, the one I am typing on) it still works, but you never know when its going to corrupt Windows. I doubt that's the case. I crashed my 850 Evo and it did something like that, and it's fine.

http://prntscr.com/cnvol6

 

I just get this...

[BiscuitMassacre]

Just now, FriedPixel said:

http://prntscr.com/cnvol6

 

I just get this...

Give it 20 mins until you stop it. When its done it will let you type again.

[FriedPixel]

1 minute ago, BiscuitMassacre said:

Give it 20 mins until you stop it. When its done it will let you type again.

Restarted it!

 

http://prntscr.com/cnvqcn

[FriedPixel]

2 minutes ago, FriedPixel said:

Restarted it!

 

http://prntscr.com/cnvqcn

Can someone decode this?

 

http://prnt.sc/cnvre0

 

(updated link)

[BiscuitMassacre]

1 minute ago, FriedPixel said:

Restarted it!

 

http://prntscr.com/cnvqcn

After its completely finished try it again, but don't interrupt it.

[FriedPixel]

2 minutes ago, BiscuitMassacre said:

After its completely finished try it again, but don't interrupt it.

Done http://prntscr.com/cnvscg

[BiscuitMassacre]

5 minutes ago, FriedPixel said:

Done http://prntscr.com/cnvscg

Restart your pc and see if it fixed anything. If not try the other steps. Chances are you will have to re-update. 

[FriedPixel]

Just now, BiscuitMassacre said:

Restart your pc and see if it fixed anything. If not try the other steps. Chances are you will have to re-update. 

BRB

[FriedPixel]

2 minutes ago, BiscuitMassacre said:

Restart your pc and see if it fixed anything. If not try the other steps. Chances are you will have to re-update. 

No the restart didn't fix it,

[BiscuitMassacre]

Just now, FriedPixel said:

No the restart didn't fix it,

Try the other steps. Restarting after each, tell me what happened once youve tried them all.

[FriedPixel]

1 minute ago, BiscuitMassacre said:

Try the other steps. Restarting after each, tell me what happened once youve tried them all.

I've just made sure Windows Search is on and is Set to automatic I will keep you updated.

[FriedPixel]

5 minutes ago, BiscuitMassacre said:

Try the other steps. Restarting after each, tell me what happened once youve tried them all.

Right Still no

[FriedPixel]

CMDed Cortana Now restart time.

[FriedPixel]

1 minute ago, FriedPixel said:

CMDed Cortana Now restart time.

No Didnt work

[DildorTheDecent]

For the heck of it try restarting explorer the next time it shows

[BiscuitMassacre]

Just now, FriedPixel said:

No Didnt work

Try the Re-update. Remember to select that you want to install on this Machine, and that you want to Keep All Files. 

 

You never did answer me if you crashed. And that Barnacles video didn't tell you change much did it? I didn't watch the video, but I want to ensure you didn't go into some files and edit. I'd hope you would have just ticked a few settings. 

[FriedPixel]

1 minute ago, BiscuitMassacre said:

Try the Re-update. Remember to select that you want to install on this Machine, and that you want to Keep All Files. 

 

You never did answer me if you crashed. And that Barnacles video didn't tell you change much did it? I didn't watch the video, but I want to ensure you didn't go into some files and edit. I'd hope you would have just ticked a few settings. 

So what you are saying is to do as it says here? 

 

http://prntscr.com/cnw2j0

[BiscuitMassacre]

Not really. 

 

Download from this link

 

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=799445

 

Open it up and when it asks you if you want to keep all files make sure you tick that option.

 

why arent you  answering me about your PC crashing?

[FriedPixel]

1 minute ago, BiscuitMassacre said:

Not really. 

 

Download from this link

 

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=799445

 

Open it up and when it asks you if you want to keep all files make sure you tick that option.

 

why arent you  answering me about your PC crashing?

no, the search it crashed when i opened the search, i sent you when i press win then w (as in word) thats how i usually search

[FriedPixel]

http://prntscr.com/cnw7jp this happens when I launch it.