Windows 11 Search Function Issue

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fabul Posted messages 42170 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   -
Hello,

Since the update to Windows 11, the Search function on my computer is no longer working.

Indeed, I cannot search for things from File Explorer within the contents of the files.

I have tried the basic troubleshooting steps (searching within contents, reindexing, etc.), but nothing works. I’m feeling a bit lost.

Only one error message appears: "Incorrect permission problems on Windows search directories": I’ve tried to resolve it, but nothing seems to work. I’m feeling lost.

Thank you very much in advance!

4 answers

  1. fabul Posted messages 42170 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 068
     
    Hi,

    With the command invite CMD > As an administrator

    Then type sfc /scannow

    If that doesn't help, probably the only thing that would help would be to reinstall from scratch.
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  2. JBD
     
    Thank you!

    Indeed, it didn't work, so we're going to reinstall everything!
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  3. fabul Posted messages 42170 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 068
     
    Use the tool to create a USB drive to update, repair, or reinstall Windows

    https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/software-download/windows11

    If you already have the Windows ISO file that you can download from the tool, you can create your USB drive with Rufus

    Boot from it using the PC's Boot Menu

    https://www.malekal.com/liste-touches-acces-bios-boot-menu-constructeur/

    If you don't see it, you can search on Google "[Brand Model] Boot Menu Key"

    Choose "Custom installation" (Not upgrade)

    No need to format if there is space; if there is data, it will be in a Windows.old folder

    Install on the same partition, or optionally, delete all system partitions and create a new one (This will delete the data).
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  4. JBD
     
    I confirm that everything came back without any issues with a reinstall of W11.

    Thanks again,
    Have a good day,
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    1. fabul Posted messages 42170 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 068
       
      You're welcome,

      Have a nice day too.

      Later!
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