Changing sort option shows blank results (v1.4.1.1029 x64)

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userfuser
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Changing sort option shows blank results (v1.4.1.1029 x64)

Post by userfuser »

Hi,

I’m facing an issue with Everything Search (Version 1.4.1.1029, x64).
When I start the program, the results load fine, by default, they’re sorted by Name (ascending).

However, the moment I change the sort order to anything else (like Path, Date Created, Size, etc.), the entire result list becomes blank. Nothing shows up until I restart Everything.
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I’ve tried restarting the app and even rebuilding the index, but the problem persists.

Has anyone else faced this issue or found a fix?

Thanks!
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void
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Re: Changing sort option shows blank results (v1.4.1.1029 x64)

Post by void »

This can be caused by a corrupt sort array.

Please try a full reindex:
  • In Everything, from the File menu, click Exit.
  • In Windows Explorer, type in the following address and press ENTER:
    %LOCALAPPDATA%\Everything
  • Delete your Everything.db
  • Restart Everything.


Please make sure no search options are checked under the Search menu (eg: uncheck match case, uncheck match whole words, uncheck regex)

Please make sure the Everything filter is active under the Search menu.



Please make sure Everything is installed correctly and running as a standard user:
  • In Everything, from the Tools menu, click Options.
  • Click the General tab on the left.
  • Check Store settings and data in %APPDATA%\Everything.
  • Uncheck Run as administrator.
  • Check Everything Service. (Please make sure this is tick-checked and not square-checked)
  • Click OK.
  • Exit Everything (from the File menu, click Exit).
  • Restart Everything.


For others, please try forcing a rebuild:
  • In Everything, from the Tools menu, click Options.
  • Click the Indexes tab on the left.
  • Click Force Rebuild.
  • Click OK.

Does the issue persist?