Have you been experiencing trouble with Outlook search not working properly? Fret not, as this issue is not uncommon. In this article, we will discuss two solutions that have proven to be effective for many people on Microsoft’s forum.
Solution 1: Indexing Options and Troubleshooting
The first solution involves two simple steps. Firstly, open Outlook, click on File, select Options, and then click on Search. In the Results section, choose All mailboxes. Click on Indexing Options, and then click on Modify. Tick all the boxes and click OK. Finally, click on Advanced and Rebuild. Click OK to proceed.
For the second step, go to the search section and open Settings. Scroll down and click on Troubleshoot, then select Other troubleshooters. Find Search and Indexing, click on Run, and select ‘Outlook search doesn’t return results’ and click Next. You may receive a notification about requiring admin permission for troubleshooting. If so, click on ‘Try troubleshooting as an admin’. Tick ‘Outlook search doesn’t return results’ again and click Next. If Windows detects any issues, it will automatically resolve the problem. If your troubleshoot finds any issues, complete the process.
Solution 2: Repair Outlook
If the first solution did not work for you, the second solution is to repair Outlook. Firstly, go to the search section and open Control Panel. Click on Uninstall a program and locate Outlook, Microsoft 365, or Microsoft Project Professional. Right-click on the program and select Change. Choose Quick Repair and click on Repair. To proceed, click on Repair again. This process may take some time. You can also try Online Repair to be sure after the quick repair process is finished. After repairing your program, check if the problem is solved or not.
In Conclusion
Outlook search not showing recent emails can be a frustrating issue to deal with, but hopefully, these two solutions will have helped you fix the problem. Remember to try both solutions before giving up. Hopefully, this article was helpful, and you can now efficiently use Outlook’s search feature again.