Windows Search Service Troubleshooting Checklist
When Windows Search stops returning results, uses excessive CPU, or fails to index files, the cau...
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View listFix Windows Search Settings Not Saving
You change a Windows Search setting—like indexing options or excluded folders—but it reverts afte...
Fix OneDrive 'Token Expired' Sync Error
You open OneDrive and see a message like 'Token expired' or 'Sign in required' and files stop syn...
Fix Microsoft Store 502 Bad Gateway Error
When you see a 502 Bad Gateway error in the Microsoft Store, it usually means the server that con...
Fix Microsoft Store 404 Not Found Error on Reinstall
When you try to reinstall an app from the Microsoft Store and get a 404 Not Found
Fix Windows Search Not Working Due to Dependency Conflict
If Windows Search stops returning results or the search box shows no results, a dependency confli...
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