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Windows Search Problem

I had some problems with Windows Search. I couldn't search for some apps/settings via Cortana search box. I tried it on my sister's machine which also uses Windows 10 and it showed more results for apps, programs, and settings. I realized it might have something to do with the Indexing on my machine. I tried to re-index but it said Indexing is not running. Used troubleshooter (with Admin Rights) but couldn't get Windows Search Service fixed. Tried to run that service manually but failed. It kept starting and then stopping. I checked Event Log and found a bunch of similar errors. The problem started occurring after I upgraded to Windows 10. 

This is that it said:

Error 1: The Windows Search service terminated unexpectedly.  It has done this 101 time(s).

Error 2: The Windows Search service terminated with the following error: 
             The system cannot find the drive specified.

Additionally, I checked the "Turn Windows Feature On and Off" Dialog, there's no index or search feature available on the list which is strange too.

What's wrong?

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

Some of our community members have got this issue resolved by trying the following workaround. Let's check if it works for you as well.

1. Open Registry Editor (Start > Type regedit and press enter)
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Search
3. Double click SetupCompletedSuccessfully

4. Change it from a 1 to a 0.

Registry disclaimer

Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft:

Back up the registry

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Back-up-the-registry

Feel free to write us back for any further assistance with Windows, we'll be glad to assist you.

Regards,
Mann Manohar

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Thank you for replying. However, that entry was already "0" when I looked it up.

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Last updated April 20, 2025 Views 369 Applies to: