Windows Search - Cannot find files on workstation or in email - Always shows 0 items total
Can you tell me what the "correct permissions on Windows search directories" should be?Windows search does not return any results when I search my folders or email. I used "Troubleshoot search and indexing" which displayed the following:Problems Found:Incorrect permissions on windows search directories - not fixed.Details.... Search and Indexing Publisher details Issues found Incorrect permissions on Windows Search directories Incorrect permissions on Windows Search directoriesIncorrect permissions were detected on the Windows Search data directories. Not fixed Restore correct permissions on Windows Search directories Succeeded Issues checked Search Filter Host process failed Search Filter Host process failedThe Search Filter Host process failed. Checked Windows Search service shut down unexpectedly Windows Search service shut down unexpectedlyThe Windows Search service was forcibly shut down while performing maintenance. Checked Windows Search service shut down unexpectedly Windows Search service shut down unexpectedlyThe Windows Search service was forcibly shut down but did not report corruption. Checked Windows Search service not running Windows Search service not runningWhen the Windows Search service is not running, searches might be slower, and you might not be able to find all items. Checked Windows Search service failed Windows Search service failedThe Windows Search service failed. Checked Search Protocol Host process failed Search Protocol Host process failedThe Search Protocol Host process failed. Checked Issues found Detection details 6 Incorrect permissions on Windows Search directories Not fixed Incorrect permissions were detected on the Windows Search data directories. Data directory permissions Permissions on Windows Search data directory Restore correct permissions on Windows Search directories Succeeded Restore correct permissions on the Windows Search data directories. Issues checked Detection details 6 Search Filter Host process failed Checked The Search Filter Host process failed. The program SearchFilterHost.exe has failed recently. Informational Please check Action Center for possible solutions to this problem. 6 Windows Search service shut down unexpectedly Checked The Windows Search service was forcibly shut down while performing maintenance. This problem's cause is unknown Informational Please check Action Center for possible solutions to this problem. 6 Windows Search service shut down unexpectedly Checked The Windows Search service was forcibly shut down but did not report corruption. This problem's cause is unknown Informational Please check Action Center for possible solutions to this problem. 6 Windows Search service not running Checked When the Windows Search service is not running, searches might be slower, and you might not be able to find all items. Start Windows Search service Not Run Enable and start the Windows Search service. 6 Windows Search service failed Checked The Windows Search service failed. The program SearchIndexer.exe has failed recently. Informational Please check Action Center for possible solutions to this problem. 6 Search Protocol Host process failed Checked The Search Protocol Host process failed. The program SearchProtocolHost.exe has failed recently. Informational Please check Action Center for possible solutions to this problem. Detection details Directory Windows Search data directory Directory: C:\ProgramData\Windows7Index\Search User-reported problems Problem Type: FilesMissingProblem Problem Type: EmailMissingProblem Problem Type: UnknownProblem User-defined problem 0 items total Collection information Computer Name: ATL43203W7 Windows Version: 6.1 Architecture: x86 Time: Monday, March 09, 2009 7:23:35 AM Publisher details Search and Indexing Find items on your computer using Windows Search. Package Version: 6.1.7000.0 Publisher: Microsoft Windows
March 9th, 2009 7:31am

Hi, Have you redirected the directory? Is the folder C:\ProgramData\Windows7Index\Search built by yourself? I suggest that you change the permission of the folder C:\ProgramData\Windows7Index\Search if it exists. If the issue is not resolved, please let us know how you search the data on the computer, in Start Search or in the Search box after opening Windows Explorer. You may capture screenshots and upload them in the Sky Drive of your Live Space.Sky DriveArthur Xie - MSFT
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March 11th, 2009 3:40am

Since the Windows Search Services runs under Local System permissions is it possible that System has been removed from the folders mentioned? Try granting system full control to the folders and see if this resolves the searching issue.Daniel Nerenberg MCT MCSE MCITP MCTS MVP
March 11th, 2009 12:23pm

hi, I unfortunately had exactly the same problem with the French version of Windows 7 which was an update that I installed on Windows Vista. furthermore,when I open the indexation options, click on advanced, and then try to access to the data type onglet, the announced options and the indexation options window was close without showing the datatypes associated to the indexation that I tried all the solutions in this thread, but it didn't resolve the problem. has there been any solution for this problem? Constantin
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November 17th, 2009 12:24pm

I have the Same problem. Outlook doesnot find all the mails.. Some problem with indexing here is the troubleshooting log.. Please chek it and help Search and Indexing Publisher details Issues found Incorrect permissions on Windows Search directories Incorrect permissions on Windows Search directories When permissions on the Windows Search data directories are set incorrectly, the search service might not be able to access or update the computer's search index. This can result in slow searches or incomplete search results. Not fixed Restore correct permissions on Windows Search directories Completed Potential issues that were checked Search Filter Host process failed Search Filter Host process failed Problems with the Search Filter Host might indicate errors in the Windows Search service, which can cause searches to fail or return incomplete search results. Issue not present Windows Search service shut down unexpectedly Windows Search service shut down unexpectedly When the Windows Search service is forcibly shut down while performing maintenance, searches might fail or return incomplete search results. Issue not present Windows Search service shut down unexpectedly Windows Search service shut down unexpectedly When the Windows Search service is forcibly shut down, searches might fail or return incomplete search results. Issue not present Windows Search service not running Windows Search service not running When the Windows Search service is not running, searches might be slower, and you might not be able to find all items. Issue not present Windows Search service failed Windows Search service failed Problems with the Windows Search service can cause searches to fail or return incomplete search results. Issue not present Search Protocol Host process failed Search Protocol Host process failed Problems with the Search Protocol Host might indicate errors in the Windows Search service, which can cause searches to fail or return incomplete search results. Issue not present Issues found Detection details 6 Incorrect permissions on Windows Search directories Not fixed When permissions on the Windows Search data directories are set incorrectly, the search service might not be able to access or update the computer's search index. This can result in slow searches or incomplete search results. Data directory permissions Permissions on Windows Search data directory BUILTIN\Administrators Data directory permissions Permissions on Windows Search data directory Restore correct permissions on Windows Search directories Completed Restore correct permissions on the Windows Search data directories. Potential issues that were checked Detection details Search Filter Host process failed Issue not present Problems with the Search Filter Host might indicate errors in the Windows Search service, which can cause searches to fail or return incomplete search results. Windows Search service shut down unexpectedly Issue not present When the Windows Search service is forcibly shut down while performing maintenance, searches might fail or return incomplete search results. Windows Search service shut down unexpectedly Issue not present When the Windows Search service is forcibly shut down, searches might fail or return incomplete search results. Windows Search service not running Issue not present When the Windows Search service is not running, searches might be slower, and you might not be able to find all items. Windows Search service failed Issue not present Problems with the Windows Search service can cause searches to fail or return incomplete search results. Search Protocol Host process failed Issue not present Problems with the Search Protocol Host might indicate errors in the Windows Search service, which can cause searches to fail or return incomplete search results. Detection details Directory Windows Search data directory Directory: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data\ User-reported problems Problem Type: EmailMissingProblem Collection information Computer Name: TECHSPIRITZ1 Windows Version: 6.1 Architecture: amd64 Time: Sunday, March 14, 2010 12:29:13 PM Publisher details Search and Indexing Find items on your computer using Windows Search. Package Version: 1.0 Publisher: Microsoft Windows Search and Indexing Find items on your computer using Windows Search. Package Version: 1.0 Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
March 14th, 2010 3:15am

Problem exist for me too. Fresh Win7 install. Windows Search can't find any file. Only Email and startmenu works for me. Incorrect permissions on Windows Search directories Incorrect permissions on Windows Search directories When permissions on the Windows Search data directories are set incorrectly, the search service might not be able to access or update the computer's search index. This can result in slow searches or incomplete search results. Not fixed
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April 5th, 2010 11:08am

I have the same exact errors.. i had reinstalled the windows search\inderxing services, deleted the folder, cleaned all....nothing works and i can't install office 2010 to 2007 maybe coz that error. I even try sfc /now.... ecc.ecc. no work! Any news? Chooo
July 25th, 2010 10:01am

Faulting application name: SearchIndexer.exe, version: 7.0.7600.16385, time stamp: 0x4a5bcdd0 Faulting module name: kernel32.dll, version: 6.1.7600.16481, time stamp: 0x4b1e3897 Exception code: 0xc0000005 Fault offset: 0x00049646 Faulting process id: 0xa30 Faulting application start time: 0x01cb51eed3bf12a0 Faulting application path: C:\Windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe Faulting module path: C:\Windows\system32\kernel32.dll Report Id: 422dc7cd-bde2-11df-ba9e-00269e83581d No answer at this problem ? release a fix please or a new installer of windows search that works.. Chooo ps : I've fixed the problem in one pc with a freeutility not from Microsoft.. search for "FixWin", btw the problem persist in one pc so i would like an help.
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August 28th, 2010 7:02pm

Managed to install Office 2010.. but errors remain.. Look at the screenshot : http://i51.tinypic.com/168bs77.jpg If I run troubleshoot i get that error now.. Faulting application name: SearchIndexer.exe, version: 7.0.7600.16385, time stamp: 0x4a5bcdd0 Faulting module name: kernel32.dll, version: 6.1.7600.16481, time stamp: 0x4b1e3897 Exception code: 0xc0000005 Fault offset: 0x00049646 Faulting process id: 0xa30 Faulting application start time: 0x01cb51eed3bf12a0 Faulting application path: C:\Windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe Faulting module path: C:\Windows\system32\kernel32.dll Report Id: 422dc7cd-bde2-11df-ba9e-00269e83581d No answer at this problem ? release a fix please or a new installer of windows search that works.. Chooo ps : I've fixed the problem in one pc with a freeutility not from Microsoft.. search for "FixWin", btw the problem persist in one pc so i would like an help.
September 21st, 2010 8:59am

Try this - go to Programs Features - Windows Features - Disable Indexing + Windows Seach - Restart - Go back 2 Windows Features - Enable Seach - Restart - Control Panel - Folder Options - View TAB - Enable Show Hidden Files Folders - Open C: (root drive) with windows explorer - right click "ProgramData" Folder - Security TAB - Advanced - Change Permissions - Check "Replace all child object ect." - Check if System,Admin,User set to Full Control - Edit Creator Owner - Check Full Control - Close Edit - Apply - Wait if asked "YES" - O.K. - O.K. - Check if Indexing is working. Don't thank me. Thank Microsoft for their crippled system.
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April 18th, 2011 9:18am

Kudoz, FGM666 -- that did the trick!
April 12th, 2012 9:12pm

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