How to recreate indexes
What is a search index?
An index is what allows Curiosity to find files and messages. It's the basis of the search app.
Curiosity has the following indexes, which you can re-create in case of any issue:
Search Indexes
(files, folders, messages)Installed apps
(e.g. to open PowerPoint or Slack)Filters
(the filters you use to narrow down your search results)Commands
(e.g. "shut down computer" or "new document")Missing Previews
Search Indexes
can sometimes help.How to re-create an index
To re-create an index:
- In the left bar, click the cog (⚙️) icon for
Preferences
- Scroll down to the section
Troubleshooting
in the left sidebar - Click the 🔄 button next to the index you'd like to recreate
- Confirm you want to re-create the index
The app will re-create the index. You can continue to use the app and let the reindexing run in the background.
Search Indexes
can take some time if you have lots of files. See our user guide on how to schedule and change indexing speed.Search Indexes
, search results will be incomplete until reindexing is finished.Updated on: 28/07/2023
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