Reset and Re-register Windows Spotlight in Windows 10  

I struggled to get spotlight running a while ago and used Brink's method which still didn't work then put an extra step in it which worked. Reset and Re-register Windows Spotlight in Windows 10

DooGie said:

I struggled to get spotlight running a while ago and used Brink's method which still didn't work then put an extra step in it which worked. Reset and Re-register Windows Spotlight in Windows 10

Odd. You would think that restarting the computer after running the .bat would have the same effect.

Ough1980 said:

Settings app not exist are you kidding me

I'm sorry, but you could provide more details?

Dragget said:

This sorted me right out and it's working correctly again. Thanks very much for this guide!

I'm glad it could help Dragget, and welcome to Ten Forums.

This time, after July's try, Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade, worked like a charm!
Spotlight is back on!

maranna said:

Can't thank you enough Brink. I have been trying for months so this is a relief.

You're most welcome Peter. I'm glad it could help.

Guess what...Spotlight is broken AGAIN!

New laptop (7-Feb-2020), wiped off hp image and clean-installed W10 Pro using 18363.418 ISO.
Spotlight was working perfectly, until yesterday when it stopped updating and returned to its default picture.
Used the reset and re-register script...No dice.

Restored Macrium image of last Fri. and within a couple of min., after image was up with the Spotlight image of Fri., Spotlight returned to its default image again!
Used the reset and re-register script, to the restored image...No dice.
Reset network settings...No dice.
Performed an In-Place upgrade...No dice.

Spotlight is stuck to its default image, with no images at all in the:%LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\Assets

This thing has become very frustrating/annoying/aggravating and it's really getting on my nerves!