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Solved: No Web Results in Windows Search
Get web results up and running by restarting its service
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Updated onAugust 2, 2024
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Windows Search offers users an opportunity to browse queries on the web if it’s not in the system but sometimes, there may not be any web results.
If Windows Search is not bringing up any web results or you keep getting thesearch results aren’t quite ready yet error, you may have aninternet connectivity issue. However, other issues such as misconfigured search settings, corrupt indexing or the Windows Search service has stopped could also play a part.
How do I fix Windows search no web results error?
1. Restart the Windows Search feature
The Windows Search service may have stopped running or was interrupted due to triggers like a corrupt Windows update or just temporary glitches. Restarting the service should resolve this error.
2. Run the Indexing troubleshooter
3. Rebuild the search index
Rebuilding the search index helps recreate new files and gets rid of the corrupt ones. If the no web results error was as a result of this, they should now appear.
4. Run DISM and SFC scans
5. Uninstall recent Windows Update
If the issue of Windows Search not bringing up web results started after you did a Windows update, it is possible that it is corrupt. You can roll back to the previous version and wait for bug fixes in the next release.
6. Reset your PC
Preventative measures to avoid such issues
Hopefully, one of these solutions works but if it doesn’t trydisabling Windows Searchand enable it again. You can alsoreset Windows Searchand see if it helps.
That’s a wrap from us but if you have any additional thoughts on this topic, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line down below.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
