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TonyPass_Personal
Copper Contributor
Feb 19, 2026

Search Service refuses to run

Ever since installing W11 64 in Novemeber my search function refuses to run. I have tried a half dozen fixes from DISM, to re-specifying Security settings to an re-install via ISO (keeping programs). My search settings still say my organization controls some settings even though I have tried to clean them off (no longer working)  Outlook is useless to me without search capabilities. Do i need to wipe the drive and reinstall W11 and my programs. I am at mu exhaustive limits.

Any help out there. Tony

 

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  • KapilArya's avatar
    KapilArya
    MVP
    Feb 20, 2026

    My search settings still say my organization controls some settings even though I have tried to clean them off (no longer working)

     

    Do you have any work or school account listed under Settings > Accounts > Access work or school?

    If yes, removing it completely may resolve the issue. 

     

    Try removing it using detailed steps in this guide:

     

    https://www.kapilarya.com/disconnect-windows-11-from-work-or-school-account

     

    Additionally, I recommend to run Search & Indexing troubleshooter from Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters, and let us know what it reports back.

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.