Note: The default value data for the PreventIndexingOutlook value is "1" which enables Indexing in Outlook. If the search is still not working, then open registry again and change the PreventIndexingOutlook value data to 1 Close Registry Editor and restart your PC.Ħ. Change the value data to 0 to disable the Indexing in Outlook.ĥ. * If the PreventIndexingOutlook value did not exist, then right click on an empty space at the right pane and choose New -> DWORD (32-bit). Type " PreventIndexingOutlook" as a name and press Enter.Ĥ. At right panel double click on PreventIndexingOutlook value.
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* If the Windows Search key did not exist, then right click on the Windows key and create it manually.ģ.
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* Note:If you 're using Windows 7 or Outlook 2007, type Indexing on the Search box and then open Indexing Options.Ĥ.
At the right pane, select Indexing Options. The next method to fix search problems in Outlook, is to ensure that Outlook data files (PST & OST) is included in Indexing. Check Outlook Indexing Settings and Rebuild Index. To disable the Add-Ins in Outlook 2007:ġ.Uncheck the checkbox next to the Add-in that you want to disable and click OK.
At the right pane, select COM Add-ins and click Go…Ĥ. Click the File menu and select Options.ģ. To disable the Add-Ins in Outlook 2016, 2013 or 2010:ġ.If Outlook search is working appropriately, then disable all Add-ins and restart Outlook normally. Press simultaneously the Windows + R keys to open the run command box.Ģ. To start Outlook in Safe Mode, hold down the CTRL key (on your keyboard) and then double-click at Microsoft Outlook shortcut, or:ġ. The first method to resolve Outlook search problems is to see if the Outlook search function is working normally in Safe mode.ġ. Check if the Search function is working in Outlook Safe Mode. If Outlook search does not work, or doesn't return all or the correct results, then follow the instructions mentioned below to resolve Outlook search problems. The Outlook Search issues, can appear suddenly or after updating (or upgrading) Outlook or Windows to a more recent version. One of the Outlook issues, that users faces commonly, is that the Outlook Search is not working or does not return the correct search results. Outlook is a popular email client application, but sometimes does not work as expected.