Instant Search is one of the best features added to Outlook 2007. There can be sometimes malfunction where the search only returns results of the email received on that day.
Overview
Search in Outlook 2007 uses Vista’s (or Windows Desktop’s) Search Indexes. If these are not built properly or corrupt, you may find that Outlook Search does not work properly. In many case, Search has been failing miserably. It wouldn’t even find words in the email that was currently on.
There are two possible solutions:
1. Disable Instant Search (Go back to Outlook 2002-2003 Style Search)
(note: Disabling is a temporary solution but is not a real fix)
2. Rebuild the Search Index
Step-by-Step Guide for Index Rebuild
Warning: This process takes a long time. AdrianCJY.com strongly suggest user to run it just before you leave the office for the day or just before leaving your machine to be idle.
If you are using Windows Vista / Windows 7
1. Click the Windows Start button and type “index. Indexing Options should appear under programs.
2. Click Indexing Options to bring up the Indexing Options screen.
3. Once your Indexing Options Screen is open, click the Advanced button to bring up the following screen.
4. Click Rebuid.
Your current Search Indexes will be deleted and rebuilt. Tomorrow morning you should find Search working perfectly again.
If you are using Microsoft Windows XP
1. Open the Control Panel:
2. In Classic view, double-click Indexing Options.
3. In normal view: Under See Also, click Other Control Panel Options, and then click Indexing Options.
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