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The easiest way to fix Outlook Search Not Working without losing emails is to check Outlook settings and rebuild the search index before attempting any data file repairs. If you encounter the Outlook Something Went Wrong Error or the message Outlook Search Couldn't Be Completed, start by updating Outlook, disabling conflicting add-ins, and verifying that the Windows Search service is running. Next, open Indexing Options, select Microsoft Outlook, and use the Advanced settings to Rebuild Outlook Search Index. Allow the indexing process to finish before testing your email search again. These troubleshooting steps generally do not delete your existing emails. If the issue persists, check your PST file for corruption and create a backup before making repairs. For damaged or inaccessible PST files, the Cigati PST Recovery Tool can help recover mailbox data. Following these steps can restore search functionality while helping protect important emails from unnecessary data loss.