Windows search works locally but not on redirected folders

Scenario

Users can find local files instantly, but searches against redirected Documents or network-based content return nothing useful.

Recommended Resolution Path

1. Verify indexing configuration on the host and whether remote content is intended to be indexed client-side.
2. Check UNC path availability and offline files behavior during user logon.
3. Compare one redirected user profile against a non-redirected baseline.
4. If search is business-critical, document the supported storage pattern that preserves it.

Technician Notes

Document what changed, what confirmed the fix, and whether the issue points to a broader standards gap worth addressing for the client.