Windows Search Bar Not working on User Profile in VDI

Manav Taneja 0

I had an issue with the Windows Search bar, unable to search anything in the Start Menu Search Bar. when I try to search for something it keeps loading and then shows a White Blank space. Can someone help me to resolve this issue asap?

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Nikhil Duserla 3,880 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-08T17:52:39.8366667+00:00

Hi @Manav Taneja,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform! Thank you for asking your question here.

Based on your inquiry, we see that you are facing an issue with the Windows Search Bar in Azure Virtual Desktop. Here are the troubleshooting steps given below-

Sometimes, a simple restart of the host VM can resolve the issue. Also, check if your VM is up to date.

Restart the Windows Explorer by click on Ctrl + Shift + Esc it navigates to task manager and in processes tab search Windows Explorer and restart. Also try restarting windows search by Win+R and type services.msc and it navigates to services. Searching for windows search and restart.

Run Windows troubleshooter: Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can fix common issues with the search bar and the taskbar. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > find the option "Search and Indexing" and run it.

If you have any further queries, please feel free to let us know. We are happy to assist you.

Thank You!
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Nikhil Duserla 3,880 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-09T16:27:03.53+00:00

Hi @Manav Taneja,

I would like to know whether the solution provided above resolved your issue. If it did, please accept answer as a token of appreciation.

Akshay kumar Mandha 1,880 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-10T16:45:52.7333333+00:00

Hi @Manav Taneja,
We noticed that the solution provided by Nikhil Duserla you marked as not helpful. We are looking into it. In the meantime, if you have any additional information to share or if you feel something was missed, please feel free to share it with us. we are happy to help you.!

Mounika Reddy Anumandla 1,550 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-13T02:55:36.7+00:00

Hi @Manav Taneja,

I have investigated to some more extent and hope the below suggestion would help you!

If Windows Search is unresponsive or the search results don't appear as expected, try any of the following solutions. https://zcusa.951200.xyz/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/shell-experience/fix-problems-in-windows-search?source=recommendations. Can you please try the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the document.

This article discusses common performance issues that affect Windows Search and Search indexing.
https://zcusa.951200.xyz/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/shell-experience/windows-search-performance-issues#troubleshoot-search-errors

Again some users report creating a new user account profile and login in with a newly created user account helps them to fix the Windows search problem. You can try the same, To check it helps or not.

Microsoft regularly releases Windows updates for Windows 11 with security improvements and the latest bug fixes. And installing the latest Windows updates may have a bug fix for the Windows search problem. Hope you have the latest update.

Thank you!

Let me know if you have any further queries!

If the comment is helpful, please click "upvote" or tag me in the comments.

Mounika Reddy Anumandla 1,550 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-15T01:37:05.4233333+00:00

Hi @Manav Taneja,

Just checking in to see if you had a chance to review my comment on your question. Please let us know if it was helpful and feel free to reach out if you have any further queries.

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Thank You.
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