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Copper Contributor

Jun 17, 2025

OneDrive online not searchable

I only use OneDrive online. My files are no longer searchable at all. Every query comes back with the same response, "This folder is empty."

Platinum Contributor

Jun 20, 2025

You can try the following.

Clear browser cache or try a different browser

Sometimes it’s a cached session issue:

Try opening OneDrive in Incognito/Private Mode

Try using a different browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)

Clear browser cache and cookies

Log out and back in again.

Hope this helps you

Copper Contributor

Jun 29, 2025

Thanks, but didn't work. Per Microsoft, they are aware of the issue, don't know what causes it, say there are no workarounds, and have no ETA when they will fix it. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/fixes-or-workarounds-for-recent-issues-in-onedrive-36110213-f3f6-490d-8cb7-3833539def0b?utm_source=chatgpt.com

NikolinoDE
Platinum Contributor
Jul 01, 2025
I think this issue appears to be a server-side bug on Microsoft's end—not something end users can fix locally.
Unfortunately, this is a known issue on Microsoft's side with no official fix or ETA at this time. Multiple users are affected, and even Microsoft acknowledges that:
“We’re aware of the problem, currently investigating, and there are no workarounds available.”
Microsoft Support – OneDrive known issues
Use direct file navigation
Until search is fixed, users can manually browse folders to access files (though tedious).
Or…
Use OneDrive on desktop (if possible)
If users can install the OneDrive desktop client (Windows or macOS), search might work locally on synced files.
Right now, it is a Microsoft-side bug. There’s no workaround that reliably fixes the problem from the user end. Until they resolve it, the best course of action is to:
Stay updated via Microsoft’s page
Use alternative access methods (desktop client or mobile app) if possible

Sometimes a little patience helps...wait and see.