{"id":1224,"date":"2021-04-12T12:01:47","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T12:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/?p=1224"},"modified":"2023-01-09T11:19:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T11:19:55","slug":"fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Trusted Solutions for Outlook Search Not Working Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Outlook email client has various features. One of them is allowing users to look for particular information in an email. However, sometimes, you may find <strong>Outlook search not working<\/strong>. <em>This can happen because of an outdated program, problems in the indexing function, or a temporary glitch in the program. <\/em>There are various ways to resolve the problem, such as changing indexing locations, updating Outlook, and using the in-built repair tool.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, you will find all these fixes to repair the search function in Outlook.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Fixes_for_Outlook_Search_Function_Not_Working\" >Fixes for Outlook Search Function Not Working<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Employ_the_index_repair_menu_to_rebuild_the_search_index\" >Employ the index repair menu to rebuild the search index<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Rebuild_the_instant_search_catalog\" >Rebuild the instant search catalog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Turn_off_Windows_Desktop_search\" >Turn off Windows Desktop search.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Use_the_Windows_search_troubleshooter\" >Use the Windows search troubleshooter.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Look_for_updates_in_Outlook\" >Look for updates in Outlook.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Repair_a_corrupt_PST_file\" >Repair a corrupt PST file.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Examine_the_indexing_group_policy_settings_in_Outlook\" >Examine the indexing group policy settings in Outlook.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Disable_indexing_on_Outlook\" >Disable indexing on Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Add_your_shared_mailbox_as_a_secondary_exchange_account\" >Add your shared mailbox as a secondary exchange account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Run_SFC_and_DISM_scan\" >Run SFC and DISM scan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Reinstall_Microsoft_Outlook\" >Reinstall Microsoft Outlook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/fix-outlook-search-not-working-problem\/#Make_Outlook_Search_Work_Easily_Again\" >Make Outlook Search Work Easily Again!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixes_for_Outlook_Search_Function_Not_Working\"><\/span>Fixes for Outlook Search Function Not Working<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have a greater understanding of the problem, use these resolutions to fix it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employ_the_index_repair_menu_to_rebuild_the_search_index\"><\/span>Employ the index repair menu to rebuild the search index<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is an easy yet effective method to fix the search issue. In Outlook, do the following.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Move to \u2018<strong>File<\/strong>\u2019 and choose \u2018<strong>Options<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Now, select the \u2018<strong>Search<\/strong>\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<li>After that, choose \u2018<strong>Indexing Options<\/strong>\u2019 followed by \u2018<strong>Advanced<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Below \u2018<strong>Troubleshooting<\/strong>,\u2019 choose \u2018<strong>Rebuild<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rebuild_the_instant_search_catalog\"><\/span>Rebuild the instant search catalog<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The signs of <strong>Outlook email search not working <\/strong>can sometimes include either no search results being returned or returned partially. Besides, the items you expect to appear as per search criteria may not show. To fix it, rebuild the instant search catalog.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Exit Outlook if it&#8217;s open.<\/li>\n<li>Now, move to the \u2018<strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>In the search box, input \u2018indexing.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Now select \u2018<strong>Indexing Options<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>In the \u2018<strong>Indexed Locations<\/strong>\u2019 box, choose the checkbox for the location you wish to edit and hit \u2018<strong>OK<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>In the \u2018<strong>Advanced Options<\/strong>\u2019 box, go to the \u2018<strong>Indexed Settings<\/strong>\u2019 tab.<\/li>\n<li>Here, below \u2018<strong>Troubleshooting<\/strong>,\u2019 choose \u2018<strong>Rebuild<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>You will see the Rebuild Index box opening with the warning, \u2018Index might take a long time to complete.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>hit \u2018<strong>OK<\/strong>\u2019 to begin rebuilding the index.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-not-showing-recent-emails\/\">Outlook Search Not Showing Recent Emails<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_off_Windows_Desktop_search\"><\/span>Turn off Windows Desktop search.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you find <strong>Outlook search not working after rebuilding index<\/strong>, try this method. It involves turning off Windows Desktop Search, which causes Outlook to use its own search. However, note that this may impact the search performance because the group policy has been disabled in the Windows Search service. Turn off Windows Desktop search using these points.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In your Windows system, right-tap \u2018<strong>Start<\/strong>\u2019 and choose \u2018<strong>Run<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>In this box, input \u2018regedit\u2019 and hit \u2018<strong>OK<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>The Registry Editor will open.<\/li>\n<li>Here, find the following subkey: \u2018<strong>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows<\/strong>\u2019<\/li>\n<li>After finding it, tap it, and choose \u2018<strong>Edit<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Select \u2018<strong>New<\/strong>\u2019 followed by \u2018<strong>Key<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Give Windows Search the name of the new key.<\/li>\n<li>Now select this key and choose \u2018<strong>Edit<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Select \u2018<strong>New<\/strong>\u2019 followed by \u2018<strong>DWORD Value<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>For the DWORD name, input \u2018PreventIndexingOutlook\u2019 and hit Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Right-tap \u2018<strong>PreventIndexingOutlook<\/strong>\u2019 and select \u2018<strong>Modify<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Input \u2018 1\u2019 in the <strong>Value Data<\/strong>\u2019 box to turn on the Registry key.<\/li>\n<li>Now choose \u2018<strong>OK<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Close Registry Editor.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, start Outlook again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Windows_search_troubleshooter\"><\/span>Use the Windows search troubleshooter.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Windows search troubleshooter helps resolves various issues. You can use it when you notice the<strong> search function not working in Outlook<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to \u2018<strong>Start<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Next, select \u2018<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u2019 followed by \u2018<strong>Update &amp; security<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Opt for \u2018<strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Head to \u2018<strong>Additional Troubleshooters<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Use the \u2018<strong>Search and Indexing<\/strong>\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<li>Now, tap \u2018<strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>After the troubleshooter completes its work, check if the search function works in Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-bar-missing\/\">Outlook Search Bar Is Missing<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look_for_updates_in_Outlook\"><\/span>Look for updates in Outlook.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can update the application if you find <strong>Outlook not searching emails<\/strong>. Here are the steps for Outlook 2019, 2013, and 2016 users.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Outlook and choose \u2018<strong>File<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Next, choose \u2018<strong>Office Account<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Below the \u2018<strong>Product Information<\/strong>\u2019 section, view \u2018<strong>Update Options<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Pick \u2018<strong>Enable Updates<\/strong>\u2019 if you see it.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, choose \u2018<strong>Update Now<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>If you use Outlook 2010, select \u2018<strong>Help<\/strong>\u2019 in the \u2018<strong>File<\/strong>\u2019 section.<\/li>\n<li>Then opt for the \u2018<strong>Check for updates<\/strong>\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<li>Select \u2018<strong>Install Updates<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repair_a_corrupt_PST_file\"><\/span>Repair a corrupt PST file.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft uses the PST file format to store emails, contacts, and calendar info. If one of these files is corrupt, it leads to the <strong>search function not working in Outlook<\/strong>. To repair PST files, follow these points.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Exit Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Now go to C:\\Program Files in \u2018<strong>File Explorer<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>In the search box, input \u2018scanpst.exe\u2019 and double-tap the search result to run this file.<\/li>\n<li>In the \u2018<strong>Enter the file name to be checked<\/strong>\u2019 field, your main . PST file will get entered automatically.<\/li>\n<li>But if it doesn\u2019t, go to this path: drive:\\Users\\&lt;username&gt;\\Roaming\\Local\\Microsoft\\Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Hit \u2018<strong>Start<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Wait till this process finishes.<\/li>\n<li>Choose \u2018<strong>Repair<\/strong>\u2019 if the tool detects errors.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, restart Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>See if the search works properly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examine_the_indexing_group_policy_settings_in_Outlook\"><\/span>Examine the indexing group policy settings in Outlook.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you find your <strong>Outlook not searching emails<\/strong> and are a Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro user, use this technique. Here are the points to modify Outlook indexing group policy settings.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In the \u2018<strong>Start<\/strong>\u2019 menu, input \u2018gpedit.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Now tap on its search result.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the \u2018<strong>User Configuration<\/strong>\u2019 followed by \u2018<strong>Administrative Templates<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Now, choose \u2018<strong>Search<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Place a check beside \u2018<strong>Prevent Indexing Certain Paths<\/strong>\u2019 and \u2018<strong>Default Excluded Paths<\/strong>\u2019 for modifications regarding Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>If you find the policy state set to \u2018<strong>Not configured<\/strong>,\u2019 this isn\u2019t the cause behind the<strong> Outlook email search not working<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/way-to-fix-outlook-email-not-working\/\">Outlook Email Not Working<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_indexing_on_Outlook\"><\/span>Disable indexing on Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Try disabling indexing on Outlook on noticing <strong>Outlook shared mailbox search not working<\/strong>. Utilize these steps to disable it.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tap \u2018<strong>File<\/strong>\u2019 in Outlook followed by \u2018<strong>Options<\/strong>\u2019 and \u2018<strong>Search<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Click \u2018<strong>Indexing Options<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Tap the \u2018<strong>Modify<\/strong>\u2019 button.<\/li>\n<li>Uncheck \u2018<strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong>\u2019 and hit \u2018<strong>OK<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Open \u2018<strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Here, tap the \u2018<strong>Mail (32-bit)<\/strong>\u2019 link to launch the mail setup of Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u2018<strong>Open file location<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Right-tap and choose \u2018<strong>Properties<\/strong>\u2019 for the OST file of your account.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u2018<strong>Advanced<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Check \u2018<strong>Allow this file to have contents indexed in addition to file properties<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Hit \u2018<strong>OK<\/strong>\u2019 through all the windows.<\/li>\n<li>Now, go to \u2018<strong>File<\/strong>\u2019 followed by \u2018<strong>Options<\/strong>\u2019 and \u2018<strong>Search<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Click \u2018<strong>Indexing options<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Hit the \u2018<strong>Modify<\/strong>\u2019 button.<\/li>\n<li>Check the \u2018<strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong>\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<li>Now, try searching the shared mailbox. It should work.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_your_shared_mailbox_as_a_secondary_exchange_account\"><\/span>Add your shared mailbox as a secondary exchange account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, Outlook won\u2019t give the search \u2018all mailboxes\u2019 any results from all mailboxes. You may enable \u2018<strong>All Mailboxes<\/strong>,\u2019 but it only applies to your primary personal account. Fix this issue by adding the shared mailbox as a secondary exchange account.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to \u2018<strong>File<\/strong>\u2019 menu in Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Here, choose \u2018<strong>Account Settings<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Next, choose \u2018<strong>Account Settings<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Double-tap your Exchange account.<\/li>\n<li>Select \u2018<strong>More Settings<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Now, pick the \u2018<strong>Advanced<\/strong>\u2019 tab.<\/li>\n<li>In the \u2018<strong>Open these additional mailboxes<\/strong>\u2019 section, pick the shared mailbox and choose to remove it.<\/li>\n<li>Now, in the \u2018<strong>File<\/strong>\u2019 menu, choose \u2018<strong>Add account<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Type the complete mailbox name in the dialog box.<\/li>\n<li>For the password, select the \u2018<strong>Sign in with another account<\/strong>\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<li>Use those Exchange credentials with permission to access the shared mailbox.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-not-showing-attachments\/\">Outlook Not Showing Attachments<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_SFC_and_DISM_scan\"><\/span>Run SFC and DISM scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Corrupt system files can be a reason for <strong>Outlook search not working after rebuilding index <\/strong>and examining group policy settings. Run these two scans and see if the issue resolves.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Hit the Windows key.<\/li>\n<li>Look for \u2018<strong>PowerShell<\/strong>\u2019 and choose to run as an admin.<\/li>\n<li>Use this command: PS C:\\Users\\User&gt; sfc\/scannow<\/li>\n<li>Post this scan, run a DISM scan through the command below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>PS C:\\Users\\groov&gt; DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reinstall_Microsoft_Outlook\"><\/span>Reinstall Microsoft Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Reinstalling Outlook can also troubleshoot this problem with its search feature. The previous Outlook app may have some technical glitches.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>On your Windows system, use the Start menu to access \u2018<strong>Settings<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>In the search field, input \u2018office.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Now tap the three-dot menu and choose \u2018<strong>Advanced Options<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Go to the right side of the \u2018<strong>Reset<\/strong>\u2019 section.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the Reset button.<\/li>\n<li>The verification menu will appear on the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Here, tap the \u2018<strong>Reset<\/strong>\u2019 button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/ms-outlook-rules-not-working\/\">Outlook Rules Are Not Working<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Outlook_Search_Work_Easily_Again\"><\/span>Make Outlook Search Work Easily Again!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use this stepwise guide to fix <strong>Outlook search not working<\/strong>. There are many resolutions for this issue. Ensure to follow the instructions carefully. Contact a printer technical expert if you need further assistance with the issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Outlook email client has various features. One of them is allowing users to look for particular information in an email. However, sometimes, you may find Outlook search not working. This can happen because of an outdated program, problems in the indexing function, or a temporary glitch in the program. 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