How to fix Finder folder search issues on iMac running macOS Ventura?

Finder search doesn't work, Spotlight search doesn't work either, even though the required files are in the question search folder




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iMac 21.5″, macOS 13.7

Posted on Mar 28, 2025 3:16 PM

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Apr 3, 2025 11:45 PM in response to DSadek

Does searching work if you select "This Mac", but not when selecting the current folder?


I have had this a while ago.


In that case, deleting the hidden Spotlight-V100 folder worked.


You can try this in Terminal:


sudo rm -r /System/Volumes/Data/.Spotlight-V100


You will be asked for your password. Type it (nothing shows as you type, that is normal), and press enter.


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