File Explorer search not working in Windows 10 1909

I have had the same problem since installing a clean copy of Windows and upgrading.  My search box in windows explorer only works occasionally.  I have tried changing resolution, turning off things like onedrive and google file stream, but the issue is still there.  Microsoft, please fix it.

In addition, for those who are still suffering, I have a free workaround for you. I found this app. https://www.listary.com/.  It actually is so much faster than regular windows search. Below is an example of how it works. Just start typing and it will pop up..

As I wrote earlier - the issue with Search function in File Explorer is already fixed within the Windows Spring 2020 update. We have to wait until May 2020, or install the update manually via https://insider.windows.com/en-us/ (only for advanced users), or use the workaround (Task Manager -> tab Details -> kill SearchUI.exe process).

I want to STOP receiving all these responses.  It's annoying.

Other workarounds (not requiring any 3rd party tools / downloads).

This issue is not a show stopper for me, when I can simply restart Windows Explorer from the built-in Task Manager. It's annoying, but it gets you back up and running with the built-in Windows Explorer. Here are the steps:

1. Right-click on the Windows Task Bar and select Task Manager
2. In the Apps list, select Windows Explorer
3. At the bottom right corner of Task Manager, press the Restart button
4. You can now close the Task Manager

You can now restart Windows Explorer (Windows-Key, E) and get back to what you were doing before, until the search functionality locks up on you again. Yes, it's annoying having to navigate back there, but least you are safe from potentially malicious 3rd party tools.

Another workaround is using the Command Prompt (also built in to Windows). If you are not familiar with it, it's a bit of a learning curve. Search the web for "how to use the command prompt". You only need to know how to navigate to the folder with the files you are searching for (the "cd" command) and how to do the file search (the "dir" command). 

Chris

PS: these are not solutions, they are workarounds until the spring update is released.

This workaround works for me, but I have to do this roughly every 3 to 5 different searches or after about 1 to 4 hours. So on days that I am searching frequently, I have to reset numerous times a day. I've tried to intentionally reproduce the issue, without success.

Kudos to Chris for posting or re-posting this workaround, hopefully Microsoft filters these forums by "Hot" and not by "New".

This problem persists with absolutely no response from Microsoft in three months. I was hoping their "Feature Update" and 2 "Cumulative Updates" of today (Jan. 17) might have addressed the problem, but no, of course not...