Windows 11 is having a hard time indexing your files.
Users have been complaining about this issue since Microsoft released the OS.
Windows 11 may take days to index your files, but some files simply refuse to be indexed.
When this issue occurs, the OS restarts the indexing process from scratch.
As a result, you cant use the Search option to find files and folders.
Long story short, Windows doesnt have a clue where your files are located.
Note:you might also use Command Prompt to execute the troubleshooter.
Enter themsdt.exe -ep WindowsHelp id SearchDiagnosticcommand and hit Enter.
One quick way to solve the problem is to reinstall the OS while keeping your apps and files.
power cycle your gear after the reset process completes, and test whether the indexing issue persists.
If it does,create a Windows 11 Installation Media on USB.
You candownload Windows 11 from Microsoft.
Then, tap on setup.exe from the USB stick, and reinstall the OS keeping your apps and files.
Then, stop Windows Search and use PowerShell to repair indexing issues.
Restart Windows Search via Task Manager.
If nothing works, reset Windows but keep your apps and files.
