Windows search won’t show installed apps even with indexing allowed

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I have Windows 10 Pro on my SSD.  I have turned on the indexing option for the system but turned off Cortana.

When I use “Start” to search for software installed on the system, they don't show up.

windows showing no result

As you can see, I have Android Studio installed, and it doesn’t show up.

I have the following indexing options:
Indexing options

How can I find all my files (through search)?

Doc

Posted 2017-12-09T15:26:22.120

Reputation: 111

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This might help Fix: Start Menu Cortana Search Not Finding Apps . See also Cortana Search is not finding applications on Windows 10

– w32sh – 2017-12-09T15:47:16.930

that is why I use StartIsBack++

– magicandre1981 – 2017-12-09T17:03:12.063

@Win32Guy Dunno what but something worked; looks like it wasn't searching start menu within appdata. Thanks – Doc – 2017-12-09T19:37:09.220

Answers

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That is why I use and recommend Everything. Because this indexing service just works.

Searching for android exe files with Everything

Michael S.

Posted 2017-12-09T15:26:22.120

Reputation: 3 128

Installed it, will surely try this, but for now got the windows search fixed with the help of @Win32Guy. – Doc – 2017-12-09T19:38:47.210

Asked: 2017-12-09T15:26:22.120

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