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Discus and support Windows 11 Search Is Very Slow in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi,I'm experiencing a performance issue with Windows Search on my Windows 11 computer. When I try to search using the Start menu search bar, the search... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Your Cole, Mar 30, 2025.

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    Windows 11 Search Is Very Slow


    Hi,I'm experiencing a performance issue with Windows Search on my Windows 11 computer. When I try to search using the Start menu search bar, the search window freezes periodically for up to one minute before any results appear. This happens consistently, and the search UI becomes unresponsive.Here’s what I’ve already tried:Rebuilt the index via Control PanelDeleted the Windows Search index folder to force a rebuildChanged process priority for SearchApp.exe and SearchHost.exeSwitched index settings between Classic and Enhanced modeRan the Search and Indexing troubleshooter no issues foundDesp

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    Your Cole, Mar 30, 2025
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  2. Ashutosh_922, Mar 30, 2025
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  3. Experiencing slowness when searching for files in Windows 10.

    Hi James,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community,

    As per the description, I understand that the computer experience a slowness when searching. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

    As a work around, I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if that helps:


    • Right Click on the Start Menu.

    • Click on Task Manager.

    • Choose Details tab.

    • Right-click on SearchUI, and
      End task.

    If the issue persists, I suggest you to run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter and check if that helps to resolve the issue.

    1. Type troubleshooting in the search bar.

    2. Select Troubleshooting.

    3. Select View all on the top left corner.

    4. Click Search and Indexing.

    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

    6. Check if issue persists.

    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Mar 30, 2025
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  4. Windows 11 Search Is Very Slow

    Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Mar 30, 2025
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