diff --git a/src/khoj/configure.py b/src/khoj/configure.py
index a1e07205..ecd8345e 100644
--- a/src/khoj/configure.py
+++ b/src/khoj/configure.py
@@ -92,6 +92,9 @@ def configure_search(model: SearchModels, config: FullConfig, regenerate: bool,
         logger.warning("🚨 No Content or Search type is configured.")
         return
 
+    if model is None:
+        model = SearchModels()
+
     try:
         # Initialize Org Notes Search
         if (t == state.SearchType.Org or t == None) and config.content_type.org and config.search_type.asymmetric:
diff --git a/src/khoj/interface/web/config.html b/src/khoj/interface/web/config.html
index e6f2982f..2822efff 100644
--- a/src/khoj/interface/web/config.html
+++ b/src/khoj/interface/web/config.html
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@
         reinitialize.disabled = true;
         reinitialize.innerHTML = "Reinitializing...";
         const csrfToken = document.cookie.split('; ').find(row => row.startsWith('csrftoken'))?.split('=')[1];
-        fetch('/api/update?&client=web?force=true', {
+        fetch('/api/update?&client=web&force=True', {
             method: 'GET',
             headers: {
                 'Content-Type': 'application/json',