Not able to search in Folder in Finder

I have managed to fix this. (For reference, I have tried re-indexing Spotlight using command line, and does not work).

1. Open System Preferences and go to Spotlight's Privacy tab.
2. Add the entire hard disk INTO the Privacy list.
3. Maybe wait 30s.
4. Remove the hard disk FROM the Privacy list.

Spotlight will re-index. After finish re-indexing, the search in folder works for me.

(To see if Spotlight is indexing, use Command+Space to invoke Spotlight, and type in something. Wait a second. You should see a progress bar to show indexing progress)

Have you been able to solve this issue?

I have the same exact problem. Searching "This Mac" works just fine.

But when I search a specific folder, the same exact way, the results are empty.

Mohaha wrote:

On my new MacBook Pro I can no longer search in Folder. A search in the whole mac is ok, but not when I restrict the search to the folder I am currently in. Why?

See screen shot (in Swedish, put you'll get the point). I know the file I search for is in this specific folder (named "Folder" in this example), but my search in this tab return no findings. However, If I use "search this mac" tab instead, the file will be found.

(I am using MacOS Monterey 12.0.1 on a MacBookPro 2021 with M1 Max, 64 Gb)

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/556ce2ee-518b-4add-9894-6fbc08acc543

Finder>Preferences>Advanced

Get to know the Finder on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201732

See and organize your files in the Finder on Mac - Apple ...

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/finder-mchlp2605/mac

If no resolve you can reindex the spotlight database— from the Terminal.app simply copy&paste:

sudo mdutil -E /

(note: your psswd will not echo, type it in anyway to proceed use the enter/return key)

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I have the same issue. Finder cannot search within a (any) folder. Searching "This Mac" is fine.

(MacBook Pro / M1 Pro, 14-inch, 2021 / macOS Monterey 12.1).

Many thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

I also discovered a lighter touch version by adding and then subtracting the misbehaving folder from Spotlight search in Preferences.

No "reindex in progress" or anything. Is that ok? Is it still reindexing, even if I get no confirmation?

The only thing you will see is if you start a Spotlight Search, there will be a progress bar. If no progress bar, it has completed.

I have the same issue with my new Macbook Pro that I set up earlier this week. There is no indication that it is still indexing.

I recently performed a migration from a macbook pro to a mac mini M1 and I had this problem. The solution given by keganx worked for me.

You are a Genius! thank you so much this has been a huge problem for weeks!

ps i reset my apple ID, created a username just to reply to this thread!

Thank you!

Finally, a solution that worked. Thank you!!!

Worked great! many thanks!

Ohhh 👏 Great, many thanks that help me a lot! Cheers from 🇨🇿