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
    2019-11-03T21:48:48+00:00

    I contacted OneDrive support. 

    Thanks for contacting OneDrive support. I would like to inform you that, there is an ongoing issue with the search option and our engineering team is aware of it and they are working on it to find a permanent fix. As of now there is no ETA on having this issue fixed. However, there is two workarounds:

    Work Around 1: Manually look through the various folders on web. [very manual]

    Work Around 2: Install OneDrive in your PC, and search via File Explorer. You can install the OneDrive in your PC through this link: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=248256 

    Please have patience with us and as soon as the fix of this issue comes. I will update you regarding this.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-12-24T17:08:52+00:00

    Same issues, along with Manage Storage/what's taking up space/no results (along with searching by a file name or music artist) . It stopped working. A master index for the account needs re-building or something similar. I have another MS account that works just fine. Have a nice day...

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-12-27T15:42:38+00:00

    I opened a case with OneDrive Support about this also. - Have a nice day.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-12-27T18:24:40+00:00

    If possible, I will post any successes here regarding these apparent issues  (like catsaver ) ---  I will if I can --

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-12-27T18:47:56+00:00

    I, actually, do, have another MS account with OneDrive - This other account DOES NOT have these 'Search Everything- not-found' issues nor Manage Account - What's taking up space - No results - DOES NOT!  

    OneDrive administrators - come on y'all

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