Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

(10 months old problem STILL recurring!) Mac Mini M1 - Spotlight & Finder still unable to find the files even if it is there.

Monterey 12.6.1, Using 1 TB NVME on a 256GB base M1 Mini.


It's February 2023 and I am still having recurring problems from earlier threads. TLDR; spotlight no longer finds any files in my external NVME. nor does it actually able to find files via finder. Very frustrating.

Not able to search in Folder in Finder - Apple Community

Finder cannot search file folders on Mont… - Apple Community

The 10 month old evidence ~ https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253818487?&previousThread=253479408021



Some people suggest "restarting" the entire spotlight process. I tried dragging my NVME into the spotlight and got a privacy list error.


10 months I believe this problem been lingering. And still plaguing M1.


Anyone else having the same problem?

C85.


Mac mini, macOS 10.14

Posted on Feb 15, 2023 7:12 AM

Reply

Similar questions

4 replies

Feb 16, 2023 7:11 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Hi Luis, it is 1TB Kingston KC2500. APFS. connected to an external Volans Dock. Not the most ideal in terms of speed, I know.



Thank you for the prompt response much appreciated. So I did enter the above command into terminal and the screenshot is what I get.



Although very interestingly, I brought the quick search just on a whim as soon as upon entering the above in the Terminal and I am seeing the "indexing" commencement and it's now in progress. Strange. So is the above terminal a re-indexing command or some sort?



I shall report once again I have the time to see if there is anything new or a change tomorrow. Would rather wait until it finishes fully whatever it needs doing.


Regards, C85.

Feb 15, 2023 9:44 AM in response to Cascad85

How is that drive formatted?


Did you try the corresponding command in the Terminal:


sudo mdutil -E /Volumes/myVolume



Here /Volumes/myVolume stands for the actual path to your drive.


The easiest way to do this is to type "sudo mdutil -E "

(minus the quotes, but WITH the spaces, including a space at the end, after the letter E)

Do NOT press enter;

Drag the drive over the Terminal;

NOW press enter


You will be asked for your password. Type it (blindly, there are no *** or ••• appearing or anything), and press enter.


Does it do anything, or does it err out also?

(10 months old problem STILL recurring!) Mac Mini M1 - Spotlight & Finder still unable to find the files even if it is there.

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.