Last Update: Nov 19, 2024 | Published: Jan 07, 2022
Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue that is currently preventing recent emails from appearing in Outlook search results. The bug was discovered following the release of the December Patch Tuesday updates last month, and it only impacts Windows 10, version 21H2 at the moment (via Bleeping Computer).
The first bug reports surfaced on Microsoft Tech Community forums last month, with several users reporting that the Outlook search function stopped working properly after installing the latest Windows 10 KB5008212 security update.
Fortunately, Microsoft is actively investigating the Outlook search bug and it is working on a resolution. As a workaround, Microsoft recommends that users should disable the Windows Desktop Search service for Outlook so that the app can use its native search capabilities.
It is important to note that Outlook users will be able to turn on the Windows Desktop Search service anytime by disabling the “PreventIndexingOutlook” setting. To do so, simply type 0 in the Value data box and click OK to confirm.
Microsoft also plans to provide more information about this Outlook search bug affecting Windows 10 PCs. The company has not provided an ETA on a permanent fix, but we hope that it should be available in the next couple of weeks.