Indexing problems Outlook - Windows 11

Anonymous
2021-12-06T08:01:16+00:00

I have updated to windows 11 and my outlook is continually trying to index and is paused alot.

I have installed all updates.

It gets to over 200,000 items indexed then pauses and starts again.

Can you please help with this problem

Thank yo

Dean

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-04-17T22:30:37+00:00

    Windows 11 Indexing Is Paused - File Explorer Not Outlook is where the problem lies; HELP

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-04-17T22:31:41+00:00

    Windows 11 Indexing Is Paused - File Explorer Not Outlook is where the problem lies; HELP

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-04-17T22:57:57+00:00

    Any word?

    Windows 11 Indexing Is Paused - File Explorer Not Outlook is where the problem lies; HELP

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-04-18T11:15:28+00:00

    Well I’m frustrated and angry.  From FILE EXPLORER on windows 11 I cannot search directories.  When I look at indexing search it is paused and yes I restarted it a million times.   I have already read tons of forums and already tried these:

    • Run the indexing troubleshooter
    • Restart Windows Search service
    • Delete and rebuild indexing library
    • Change battery mode settings/respect my power settings
    • Delete and disable Outlook ( I have not but would also disable OneDrive but I have NOT found that solution)
    • Download and install the most recent Windows Update
    • I have NOT checked but read KB5004567 is a cause
    • Restart the computer
    • Remove Outlook from the indexing locations: Image

    So far, nothing has worked. This is dreadful and prevents me from searching directories that I do all the time rendering my computer to be nearly useless.

    Any solutions would be helpful!

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-04-18T12:35:52+00:00

    You have already do a lot of things.

    Maybe, you could try also an "in-place" install of Windows 11: just download the windows 11 iso from Microsoft official web site and run the install process choosing to keep all your files and settings.

    Then, after the installation will be completed, try to rebuild the index again.

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