Quick Fix for 'Search Results Aren't Quite Ready Yet' Error

If you're encountering the "Search Results Aren't Quite Ready Yet" message in Windows 11 or even 10, don't worry. Here are some steps to get your search functionality back on track.

What Can I Do If Windows 11/10 Search Is Not Working?​

1. Check Windows Search Service​

• Press Windows + R to open the Run window.
• Type services.msc and press Enter.
• In the Services window, scroll down and find Windows Search.
• Right-click on Windows Search and select Properties.
• Ensure the service status is set to Running. If not, click Start.
• Set the Startup type to Automatic.
• Click Apply and then OK.

This ensures that the Windows Search service, essential for the search function, is up and running.

2. Restart Windows Search Process​

• Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and select Task Manager.
• Go to the Details tab.
• Scroll down and locate SearchUI.exe.
• Right-click on SearchUI.exe and select End task.
• Confirm the action if prompted.

Restarting the search process can resolve temporary glitches causing the search function to fail.

3. Restart Your Computer​

• Click on the Start menu.
• Select the Power icon, and then choose Restart.

A simple reboot can often resolve issues caused by temporary system glitches or memory cache problems.

4. Run the Indexing troubleshooter​

1. Hit the Windows key and select Settings.
   
   
2. Select System and click on Troubleshoot.
3. Click on Other troubleshooters.
4. Navigate to Search and Indexing troubleshooter and click the Run button next to it.

5. Run SFC and DISM Tools​

Running SFC (System File Checker):

• Right-click the Start button and select Command Prompt (Admin).
• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
• Wait for the process to complete.

Running DISM (Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool):

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Type Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter.
• Wait for the process to complete.

These tools scan and repair corrupted system files that might be affecting the search functionality.

6. Check for Windows Updates​

• Press Windows + I to open Settings.
• Go to Update & Security.
• Click on Check for updates.
• If there are updates available, click Install Now.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update process.

Installing the latest updates can fix bugs and improve system stability, potentially resolving the search issue.

7. Change your system display language​

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings and navigate to Time & language followed by Language & region.
   
   
2. Next, click on the Add a language button.
3. Now, search for the desired language, click on it and select Next.
4. Check the Set as my Windows display language and select Install.

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8. Reset Windows Search​

For Windows 11, Windows 10 (version 1903 or later):

• Open PowerShell as an administrator.
• Check the execution policy with Get-ExecutionPolicy.
• If not set to Unrestricted, run Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted.
• Download the ResetWindowsSearchBox.ps1 script from Microsoft’s official site.
• Run the script in PowerShell by right-clicking it and selecting Run with PowerShell.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset.

This method resets Windows Search to its default state, potentially resolving persistent issues.

9. Regenerate the Search Package​

• Delete the %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy folder.
• Open Registry Editor (regedit).
• Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search.
• Delete the Search registry key.
• Open PowerShell as an administrator.
• Run the command:Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\Appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register
  
  
• Restart your computer.

Regenerating the Search package and related registry entries can fix deep-rooted issues affecting the search functionality.

10. Create a New User Profile​

• Press Windows + R, type netplwiz, and press Enter.
• Click Add.
• Select Sign in without a Microsoft account, then Local account.
• Enter a username and password, then click Next and Finish.
• Log into the new account and check if the search works.

Creating a new user profile can resolve issues specific to your current user configuration.

11. Restart Windows Explorer​

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
• Find Windows Explorer in the list.
• Right-click Windows Explorer and select Restart.

Restarting Windows Explorer can resolve interface-related issues that might be affecting the search bar.