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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May 1, 2020 5:35 AM in response to silver_mica

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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May 1, 2020 4:27 PM in response to leroydouglas

I already know that. Basically, the fix doesn't last long (as I said in the original post).

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