Windows Search Not Working or Not Finding Files Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: Windows search not working due to service stopped or index issue. Restart Windows Search service and rebuild index.

Fix

Restart-Service WSearch

Settings → Privacy → Searching Windows → Advanced → Rebuild

Control Panel → Indexing Options → Modify → Add folders

Settings → Privacy → Searching Windows → Enhanced

Againly runs check_windows11_ui to detect search issues.

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