Windows search won’t show installed apps even with indexing allowed

Question

I have Windows 10 Pro on my SSD. I have turned on the indexing option for the system but turned off Cortana.

When I use “Start” to search for software installed on the system, they don't show up.

As you can see, I have Android Studio installed, and it doesn’t show up.

I have the following indexing options:

How can I find all my files (through search)?

This might help [Fix: Start Menu Cortana Search Not Finding Apps](http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/installed-apps-not-find-start-menu-search-results-background-apps-off/) . See also [Cortana Search is not finding applications on Windows 10](https://superuser.com/questions/950009/cortana-search-is-not-finding-applications-on-windows-10) — w32sh, Dec 09 '17 at 15:47
that is why I use [StartIsBack++](https://superuser.com/a/946675/174557) — magicandre1981, Dec 09 '17 at 17:03
@Win32Guy Dunno what but something worked; looks like it wasn't searching start menu within appdata. Thanks — Doc, Dec 09 '17 at 19:37

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 09 '17 at 15:44

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That is why I use and recommend Everything. Because this indexing service just works.

answered Dec 09 '17 at 15:44

Michael S.

Installed it, will surely try this, but for now got the windows search fixed with the help of @Win32Guy. – Doc Dec 09 '17 at 19:38

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