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  1. outsidethebox
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    Windows 10
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    Turn Indexing on...


    Windows 10

    I used to be able to search for files. Now I can't. It tells me that indexing is turned off. I want to know how to turn it on. I get the attached screenshot. Help me, please.
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  2. dalchina
    Posts : 40,633
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    Hi, please run the troubleshooter and post a screenshot of the result thus:
    Turn Indexing on...-screenshot-.png

    When was the last time you could use indexed search? What has happened that might have led to this?

    Also see:
    Enable or Disable Search Indexing in Windows

    Use Indexer Diagnostics App for Windows Search Issues in Windows 10

    The forum prompted you thus (so we don't have to keep asking):
    Turn Indexing on...-win-10-version.png
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