Outlook 2013 Search Problem.

Hello friends,
My outlook 2013 search box gives no result. I cant find anything after I move pst file from D:\ to D:\outlook\ folder. 
Actually there are many topics about this issue in technet and I check the related topics, so I found a little solution. 
If I put a check to "allow this file have contents in addition the file" in pst file properties I going to rebuild index and restart outlook seach box working clearly.  But one day later, I see the pst file properties unchecked  So search
box doesnt work again. 
I create new profile but nothing changed. 
Do you have any idea ? This is important so I cant find old emails. :(  Thank you all.

Brilliant! I have been looking for this solution for the last month! Apart from re-indexing/ repairing .pst files/ Re-installing .pst files / changing registry directories and setting defaults. Something as simple as de-selecting the "Microsoft Outlook"
worked finally. Thanks Emreoz! I can search my emails again

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