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I decided to move AppData to D: and crated junction. I am not sure if it occurred because of this or because of Windows update shortly after, but ever since I am not able search for anything. I cannot search in folders nor in Windows Start menu. I tried reindexing. Strange things is that this issue doesn’t happen in other user accounts. It also doesn’t happen in Safe mood. With this issue also came problem that I cannot update my Windows for some reason. Neither in Safe mode. Can someone please help me? I don’t want to do the restore.

Also, Nvidia Gforce Experience stoped working.

Edit: Alrigth. Yesterday new larger update Finally appeared on my PC and it managed to update. The issue is gone because it moved appdata back to C: But damn! I need them at D: at all costs.

Here is the link for the original post I used to change location of AppData: Can I move my AppData folder in Windows 10?

Dom
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  • Can you move the folder back to correct drive? And then rebuild the Search Index. – John Jan 17 '22 at 00:35
  • Well. I could do that. But I barely managed to move it for the first time. And the reason I moved it was because I desperately needed storage. So, I don’t have a slight idea how to manage to save enough space now. Given part of it was taken by that update. – Dom Jan 17 '22 at 00:56

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I decided to move AppData to D: and created junction. I am not sure if it occurred because of this or because of Windows update shortly after, but ever since I am not able search for anything.

AppData is a major Windows folder and moving it has very most likely caused the issue (which will be exacerbated by Updates which assume AppData to be located with Windows).

A later comment was that the machine is desperately (your words) short of space.

AppData and like Windows folders (many of them) need to be located on Drive C: with Windows.

Solution here:

(A) Move AppData back to C: if you can make space.

(B) Otherwise. obtain a larger disk drive, back up your data, and then install Windows and all its folders on Drive C:

John
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  • Which folders from AppData can be moved then? – Dom Jan 17 '22 at 10:59
  • Judging by other profiles there are only few MegaBytes worth of files which need to be on C: right? – Dom Jan 17 '22 at 11:07
  • My App Data folder is 16 GB. If you have room, then move tack to C: I clarified my answer – John Jan 17 '22 at 11:17
  • What I wanted to say was: If new user profile has only about 300MB of AppData, that should mean only 300MB is required by system and rest can be moved. Is that true? – Dom Jan 17 '22 at 12:05
  • New user profiles do not have much data which is why the number is so small. What I have suggested is move the folders you put on D: back to C: to make Windows work again. Otherwise (if you do not have space) get a larger disk. The important thing is to have Windows components on Drive C: all together. – John Jan 17 '22 at 12:09
  • Well. The windows already updated and changed the location of the folders back. However I still need to move them to D: but I am not sure which ones can be moved. I already changed the location of the Roaming by changing it in the file options but now it is total mess. – Dom Jan 17 '22 at 12:12
  • Your comment about Updates is what I mentioned in my answer. The only thing practical to move is Documents (photos, videos, documents). Even basic email (or cache) is better on Drive C: I am pretty sure now a larger C: drive is called for. – John Jan 17 '22 at 12:15
  • Well this is Laptop. It is easier said than done. Also I think my SSD is good quality and that this will happen to every new drive if I won’t find a way to force Windows to save elsewhere. Not mentioning reinstalling all the definitely legit programs I have. – Dom Jan 17 '22 at 12:22
  • I have put bigger drives in laptops. If your basic drive is too small for your needs I am not sure what else to suggest. Your local computer store may be able to help. – John Jan 17 '22 at 12:26
  • It is 250GB. Windows just keeps filling it with shi*. I have only Microsoft Office installed on C: all documents, photos, other programs, etc. are on D: – Dom Jan 17 '22 at 12:31
  • Ok I made mistake it has only about 120GB. But still is it normal for Windows to use 90GB from those 120? Hibernation file is “only” 2GB as I am cleaning it regularly. – Dom Jan 17 '22 at 13:45
  • 120 GB is too small for a standard physical machine. People getting machines with this size of drive soon regret it. I strongly suggest getting a larger drive for Windows and apps you need. – John Jan 17 '22 at 17:48