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Why is macOS constantly forgetting how to search for existing files?

This seems to be a reoccurring issue. Search can't find existing files. I fix the problem with the prescribed procedure. Search works for a while - then suddenly can't find existing files. Repeat.


MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.14

Posted on Apr 30, 2020 11:02 PM

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Posted on May 1, 2020 5:35 AM

silver_mica wrote:

This seems to be a reoccurring issue. Search can't find existing files. I fix the problem with the prescribed procedure. Search works for a while - then suddenly can't find existing files. Repeat.



How to rebuild the Spotlight index on your Mac - Apple Support


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Why is macOS constantly forgetting how to search for existing files?

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