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When I search for an email in outlook 2013, usually searching by person I received it from or by attachment, the most recent email the search will show me is from about two months back. It doesn't matter if I'm using a keyword or a person's name, the date on the "most recent" result is September even if I know I've emailed the same person or included the keyword in an email since then. From there the results progress backwards chronologically fine, but the results skip everything between now and September.

I did some googling around and most people seem to have problems getting outlook to show emails from over 12 months ago. That's solvable here but I'm having trouble finding anything about a search that regularly doesn't include recent months even if I know recent emails apply to the search. Any assistance on this is appreciated!

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Have you checked your Outlook Indexing?

If it states that there is an index directory, try removing and re-adding your outlook indexing.

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  • would you mind directing how to do that? I got into Outlook Options > Search > Indexing Options > Advanced Options, is the "delete and rebuild index" button the one that will remove and re-add my index?
    – Struggling
    Nov 23, 2015 at 15:12
  • Yes that will remove your index, and it is just a case of going back to the indexing page and there should be a new/set up button. What version of outlook are you using?
    – A Hawkins
    Nov 23, 2015 at 15:16
  • ok I gave it a shot, i selected a new location for re-adding the index, hit the "delete and rebuild index" and restarted the program, but search results are still coming up as only recent as september
    – Struggling
    Nov 23, 2015 at 15:21
  • Ok, open up task manager, go to the services tab, and find WSearch, check if that service is running and let me know.
    – A Hawkins
    Nov 23, 2015 at 15:24
  • Yes, WSearch is running
    – Struggling
    Nov 23, 2015 at 15:26
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I have the same problem using Outlook 2013, and I'm not sure it's fixed yet. However, here are some resources to try:

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