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How to fix broken Windows 10 Search (1903)
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FixSearch.MD
  1. Check your Windows version by pressing Windows + R and entering winver
  2. Download the latest Servicing Stack Updates for your Windows version
  3. Open and install the .msu file
  4. Download and apply the KB4522355 update
  5. Reboot
  6. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run sfc /scannow.
  7. Scan completes without errors, but C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log should report multiple warnings like this:

Warning: Overlap: Directory ??\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\ is owned twice or has its security set twice

  1. Reboot once more and your search should be working again
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