Here’s what you need to do to add to your Windows 8 Index:ġ. Indexing is important, and Windows Search will allow you to add to your index, which will then expand your search results. If Windows 8 search is not working, there’s a chance that the files you are looking for aren’t being indexed. When the index is finally rebuilt, you can go back into the desktop search and find the files and folders you are looking for.
Go back to the Control Panel > Indexing Options. It’s simple to find the tool to rebuild the index: This is definitely the best idea if you have a slower computer as it can greatly decrease the system’s performance. If this still does not fix your Windows Search problem, then you may want to try rebuilding the index.īefore you start the rebuild process, you should be aware that this can take quite a long time, so it may be best to do it when you can leave the computer running on its own, overnight, for example. Now more items should appear in your search results (once Windows has finished indexing them). Now just add the folders and locations you want to index and then Click OK. Press the Windows Key+X to open up the Control Panel. Here’s how you can add folders to the Index: If you didn’t know, desktop search will only show files and folders that have been indexed, so when you have issues with your desktop search, it is most likely rooted in what is being indexed, or in some cases not being indexed.įirst, try to add folders or locations to the index and see if that helps Windows Search to find what you need. There is something else you can try to get Windows 8 Desktop Search to work again. 
One of which is the Windows Search Troubleshooter from Microsoft.
If any of these happen, then there are a few things you can try. Windows Search starts, but doesn’t show any results.One or more of these Windows 8 desktop search problems may occur at any given moment: It’s a frequently used function of Windows, and with frequent use come some problems.
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