OneDrive search not working

Anonymous
2019-01-18T18:32:33+00:00

The search function in the top left doesn't return any results. It used to return results if the given search term appeared in either a file name or the body of a file.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-08-18T20:34:05+00:00

    I a similar problem. I renamed a folder which used to bring back pdfs based on the file name, but now it doesn't except very recent file uploads. I think it's an indexing problem, but in the meantime searching using the one Drive app for older files is useless.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-08-18T20:39:10+00:00

    Because onedrive is just sharepoint under the hood, you can cause a re-index without moving files backwards and forwards. You go to your own URL of the form:

    https://mydomaincomau-my.sharepoint.com/personal/name_mydomain_com_au/_layouts/15/srchvis.aspx replacing mydomaincomau and name_mydomain_com_au with whatever your url is, andClick the Reindex site button.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-08-18T21:12:22+00:00

    My url? Not sure what that would be. I access OneDrive via a personal license on Microsoft 365.

    Or is this a solution for enterprise customers only?

    That said, a "Reindex site" might be a useful addition to the OneDrive web client and mobile apps, if you're listening Microsoft.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-08-18T22:16:40+00:00

    Yes, this probably is business plan and up. I don't know how to do it on my personal OneDrive.

    I agree, a "Reindex Site" button on the web page and app may be an easy workaround for what could be a complex problem to them.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-08-18T22:41:39+00:00

    Thanks for the prompt replies. I have a personal account so will the suggested way to reindex work. Thanks, David

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