While this is an easy way to find what you’re looking for, you may find that the feature is sometimes plagued by glitches. Users have reported getting a message saying Indexing is paused, meaning their search is cut short. Let’s look at possible fixes for this.

Why is indexing paused?

Below are some possible reasons why your indexing is paused in Windows 11:

Corrupt Windows update – It is possible that a Windows update is the culprit. Windows Updates are not without their own share of faults. Power settings – According to some users, this issue occurs because indexing is paused by the local battery-saving policy. If you’re in power-saving mode, this may be the reason. Disabled Windows search – It’s possible that you may have disabled Windows search without knowing. Corrupt system files – If for some reason, you have corrupt system files, indexing may not work normally.

How do I fix the Indexing is paused error?

A few preliminary steps that could solve the issue before you proceed to the slightly technical solutions include:

Close any running background apps and processes. Turn off indexing then turn it on again. Finally, try restarting your PC.

1. Run the Indexing troubleshooter

2. Restart the Windows Search service

3. Rebuild the search index

Rebuilding the Search index is particularly helpful for users who upgraded to Windows 11 with devices that did not meet the system requirements. We have already looked at some of the consequences of using an incompatible device with the OS, and this happens to be one of them. SPONSORED

4. Run DISM and SFC scans 

5. Uninstall recent Windows Update

Remember to keep checking for new updates because if it was a glitch in the released updates, Microsoft might release new ones to fix the known issue.

6. Disable Indexing of Outlook

7. Turn off the battery policy

If none of these solutions work for you, you might have a damaged hard drive. Indexing may not be able to locate the files if it cannot read from the source. In such a case, you first must attempt to repair your hard drive before proceeding. If you’re lucky and have been able to bypass this error, you may be interested in ways to speed up indexing for faster results. Let us know what solution worked for you in the comment section below.

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