How to Fix Search Not Working in Windows 11

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When the search feature of your Windows 11 computer isn’t working correctly, it can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are several easy and effective solutions to fix this issue.

Here are some options that you can try:

  1. Flushing the DNS cache: Open the Windows Terminal (Admin) and type "ipconfig /flushdns". This will clear out any corrupted DNS records that may be causing the search issue.

  2. Clearing Bing search history: Go to Settings, select Privacy & security, then click on Search history, and clear it. If you’re using a different search engine, clear its history instead.

  3. Resetting the Start menu search engine: Open the Start menu, right-click on it, select "Reset app list," and set the default search engine to Bing using the command prompt.

  4. Clearing search history and creating a new search index file: This is an advanced solution that may work if none of the above solutions work.

    Go to Start >

    Settings >

    System >

    Storage >

    Apps & features > Default apps, scroll down to "Search," and select "Reset."

    After that, go to Start >

    Settings >

    System >

    Storage >

    File Explorer > Search engine and set it to Bing.

If you’ve tried all of these solutions and the search feature is still not working correctly, there may be an underlying issue with your computer’s software or hardware. In such a case, it is recommended to take your computer to a professional for further diagnosis and repair.

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