When the Indexing is completed close all windows and restart Outlook. Then click the Index Settings tab and click the Rebuild button.ħ. At Advanced Options, click the File Types tab and check the pst and the ost checkboxes.Ħ. * If Microsoft Outlook is not listed, then click Modify and add it to the above list.ĥ. Make sure that Microsoft Outlook, is included in Indexing Locations list and then click Advanced. * 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.

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