There are times when you see your Outlook searching not working suddenly and you have no idea how to fix it and what should you do? It could be anything behind seeing this issue and can be fixed by doing some basic steps. Also, if it is the situation, you're stuck in, you should follow the given steps to fix the problem. Or you can contact the Outlook technical support team to fix Outlook searching not working errors.
Troubleshooting steps to fix Outlook search not working issue
Check Outlook Index Locations
- First of all, you should open Outlook.
- Then you should select the File and go to the Options.
- Next, you need to choose the Search option and click the Indexing Options.
- After that, you are required to click Modify under the Indexing Options Panel.
- Also, you need to make sure that you have checked the Microsoft Outlook and then, click OK.
After this, you won't see Outlook searching not working and it will start working without any hassle. If the issue still persists, you can contact the customer service team or follow the next steps to fix it.
Update Microsoft Office
- To begin with, you need to open Outlook.
- Then you are required to open the File section and go to the Office Account.
- Next, you would see the Update Options under the Production Information drop-down menu.
- Thereafter, you should click the Update Now option if you find the option and let it complete.
You should note one thing here is you'll only get the Update Now option when there's an update. If you don't find the option, it means you have the latest update of Microsoft Office.
Uninstall and reinstall Outlook
- After doing the above steps, you will be able to fix Outlook search not working issue, still, if you see some kind of trouble, you can try for the last option, you should uninstall your Microsoft Outlook.
- Obviously, it consumes lots of time and not the best option to fix it. Many times this technique works effectively and you can reinstall Outlook on your system.
- Once you reinstall Outlook, you won't see this issue making troubles and you can access Outlook search without any hassle.
Fix Outlook Search Not Working Issue Instantly
- Just in case, if you are still not able to resolve the issue, you should not waste your time and instantly contact the Outlook customer service to get rid of it.
Moreover, you can connect with the team around the clock to get assistance from the expert to fix Outlook search not working issues.
