Search doesn’t find apps/files

Try shorter queries, check indexing, and relaunch if Search feels stuck.

Search isn’t finding what you expect

This is usually one of three things: query mismatch, indexing, or search scope (sources).

Fix checklist

1) Try a smaller query

Use a short fragment (3–6 characters) instead of a full phrase.

2) Check your search source (scope)

Taskbar Search can pull results from multiple sources (apps, documents, commands, web, etc). If the source is disabled, it won’t show results even if they exist.

3) Check what you’re searching for

  • Apps: search by the app name (not the company name).
  • Files: new files may take a moment to index (Spotlight).

If you’re searching for a document:

  • try file name fragments, not full sentences
  • remove punctuation/symbols
  • search by a single token from the name (then narrow)

4) Spotlight indexing (documents)

Document results rely on Spotlight. If Spotlight indexing is disabled for a folder, Search won’t find files there.

Things to check:

  • System Settings → Siri & Spotlight (Spotlight is enabled)
  • Spotlight Privacy (your folder isn’t excluded)

5) Relaunch Sulguni

If Search feels “stuck”, quit and relaunch.

Next steps