window search not working

[shashimi]

as per above.

even after i enable all those option but still i cant find anything. i try rebuilding my index but is took 4 hrs and the number of indexed file remain 0. also in the search box no matter what is type, there would not be a "searching" as it should be.anyone know what happen and how to resolve it?

 

[Crispy]

Welcome to the forums, are you sure that the service is turned on?

 

[shashimi]

Welcome to the forums, are you sure that the service is turned on?

ya.if it is not turn on, there wont be a search box there

 

[Crispy]

Us this tutorial and see if the service is running: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2495-services-start-disable.html

 

[shashimi]

Us this tutorial and see if the service is running: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2495-services-start-disable.html

all those service and the related one are all started

 

[James Colbert]

Questions that occur:

1) How long has this been happening? If not long, and you have restore points predating the issue, have you tried a System Restore?

2) Does Search work in other user accounts?

3) Are you getting any error message when trying to search (i.e., 'Internet Security settings prevented...')?

4) Have you changed permissions on your system?

5) Do specified locations to index appear in Control Panel/Indexing Options?


Check this recent thread where some viable solutions have worked:

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/11189-search-box-start-menu-does-not-work.html

Be sure to let us know if your issue continues or is resolved.

A good Search configuration and use tutorial for when you get it working:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/129437-windows-search-configure-use.html

James

 

[shashimi]

Questions that occur:

1) How long has this been happening? If not long, and you have restore points predating the issue, have you tried a System Restore?

2) Does Search work in other user accounts?

3) Are you getting any error message when trying to search (i.e., 'Internet Security settings prevented...')?

4) Have you changed permissions on your system?

5) Do specified locations to index appear in Control Panel/Indexing Options?


Check this recent thread where some viable solutions have worked:

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/11189-search-box-start-menu-does-not-work.html

Be sure to let us know if your issue continues or is resolved.

A good Search configuration and use tutorial for when you get it working:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/129437-windows-search-configure-use.html

James

1)ever since i took back my laptop from the repair, he search does not work anymore. but before that, it work.

2)search does not work in other account also.

3)no error message.in fact nothing come out at all

4)no permission were change at all

5)i try index but after many hrs, "0 item were indexed" were display

 

[James Colbert]

shashimi,

Have you attempted to move your indexing directory location, or is it in the default location (as in screenshot)?:



If the index is in the default location, try the steps posted here:

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/140745-indexing-failure-2.html#post1213488

You will need to have hidden files showing:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/394-hidden-files-folders-show-hide.html

You will also need to be logged in as an admin (if you're not already).

If you have attempted to move your indexing folder, try setting it to the default location.

Restart your machine in both cases, then check to see if the index is running (and actually indexing your files).

Post back to let us know.

James

 

[shashimi]

i try the above method but still no luck.so i try SFC and this is the result

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/3510/000ov.png

here is the detail version of the log

CBS.log

 

[brianzion]

bit of a silly question but have you got indexing enabled on the drives?

 

[shashimi]

bit of a silly question but have you got indexing enabled on the drives?

it is already enabled

 

[brianzion]

have you run pc in safe mode to see if indexing is working? To get into the Windows 7 Safe Mode, as the computer is booting press and hold your "F8 Key" which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.

 

[brianzion]

and you have checked the setting for windows search in Windows features?

1. In Control Panel switch to Large Icons View and click on Programs and Features.
2. Next in the left panel click on the Turn Windows features on or off hyperlink.
3. Scroll down the list and check the box next to Windows Search.

 

[brianzion]

its best to run SFC on boot sometimes several times

How to Check / Repair the Windows System Files from a Command Prompt at Boot >>> http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/139810-sfc-scannow-run-command-prompt-boot.html

 

[James Colbert]

i try the above method but still no luck.so i try SFC and this is the result

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/3510/000ov.png

here is the detail version of the log

CBS.log

Before we go any further, have you made any changes to the system that might be relevant? For instance, Have you changed Program Data folder location, user files, etc.? Try to remember any changes you have made to the system that might be relevant.

Also, can you please post a screenshot of your Index Options/Advanced Options dialog so that we can verify the index location (see screenshot)? Also, please upload images and files to this site rather than media fire, as per this tut:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

You can use the Snip Tool if you like.

Here's the screenshot example of what we'd like to see:




Now, as you've noticed, SFC found errors. This may be corrupt system files or it could be changes that you've made to system files (i.e., work-arounds, hacks, fixes, etc.). You should run SFC/scannow as per the tutorial here: SFC/Scannow, or via the link Brian posted (command line scan).

Read the entire tutorial before you begin. As it states, you may have to run it multiple times. If you have made modifications to system files, this process will revert them to the system defaults, so you will lose those changes (you can reinstate them after your Search issues are resolved). This will not revert any moved user files, folders (i.e., Program Data) to their original location (again, please let us know if you've made such changes).

If, after running SFC Scannow 3 times, the 'integrity violations' are still not repaired, then upload your CBS.log file (to this site) so that we can have a look.


James

Edit (Important!): Just to verify, you have tried checking in another user account and verified that an index is built/being built and that search items are returned?

Also, another helpful link:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/69138-search-indexing-troubleshoot-shortcut-create.html

 

[shashimi]

i couldnt do a sfc at boot cos i dont have the window 7 disc.

 

[James Colbert]

You haven't addressed any of the questions that I've asked. If you'd like to go further with this, please address the issues I've put forth in my last post. We can't help you if you won't participate in the process, and full disclosure is necessary.

James

 

[shashimi]

sorry for delay

 

[James Colbert]

OK, it's using the default path.

Try this method of 'uninstalling and reinstalling Search', as per the last post (bottom of 1st page) in this thread There's another solution there you can try as well:

Windows 7 Desktop Search

If this doesn't work, try running SFC/scannow as specifed in my previous post (#15).

James