Windows 10: Can't type ahead to search Start Menu after hitting Windows key on Windows 10

Discus and support Can't type ahead to search Start Menu after hitting Windows key on Windows 10 in Cortana to solve the problem; On Windows 10 20H2 and now 21H1, I can no longer type ahead to filter/search Start Menu items after hitting the Windows key. Also related, the Seaarch... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by theJuzzle, Aug 5, 2021.

  1. THEJUZZLE
    theJuzzle Win User

    Can't type ahead to search Start Menu after hitting Windows key on Windows 10


    On Windows 10 20H2 and now 21H1, I can no longer type ahead to filter/search Start Menu items after hitting the Windows key. Also related, the Seaarch icon on the task bar only momentarily activates then disappears before I can type anything in the search box.I've tried:restarted the Windows Search service - no improvementrun sfc/scannow - no improvementWindows Update - no improvementRebuilt Search Index 20,000 items - no improvementThis is highly debiliating because I cannot search for installed programs - the only way to find installed applications is to use the alphabet grid very limited

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    theJuzzle, Aug 5, 2021
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  2. SCEVISM
    scevism Win User
    scevism, Aug 5, 2021
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  3. JETSTER
    Jetster Win User
    Jetster, Aug 5, 2021
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  4. LORRAINE WALSH
    lorraine walsh Win User

    Can't type ahead to search Start Menu after hitting Windows key on Windows 10

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    Try this method:
    • First of all from Start Menu, open Settings (Type settings in the search bar and it will appear).
    • locate and select “Update and Security“.
    • in this window, Locate “Advanced Options”. Click on it.
    • In Advanced Options; Click on “Choose How Updates are Delivered“.
    • Turn off Updates from more than one place.
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    lorraine walsh, Aug 5, 2021
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