Windows 10: Can't type in Search bar when uploading a file

Windows updated today and since then I haven't been able to use the search bar when uploading a file
I have tried the solution given to this problem which is the same as mine but it hasn't fixed it.


https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/cant-type-in-search-bar-when-doing-a-file-upload/a649ef5d-0daf-4468-b2f0-a447b9e45672

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Can't type in Search bar when doing a file upload

I'm working on a new laptop using Windows 10 and cannot type anything into the search bar when trying to upload files. My search bar works fine otherwise. I can search for any documents or photos
if I'm not trying to upload. For instance, I need to be able to upload photos to our business website, or even photos to our business Facebook page and it doesn't matter where I try to retrieve photos or documents
from on the computer (Dropbox, One Drive, This PC etc), I am not able to type anything into the search bar in the upper right hand corner of the upload file. It makes no sense since I can type in the search bar at any other time other than a file upload.
Any suggestions?? It's really impeding my being able to work! Thanks!

 

Can't type in Search bar when doing a file upload

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are facing issues with Search Bar on your PC when uploading a file. For further clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below:

1. Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently?
   
2. What happens when you try to type on the Search Bar? Do you receive any error message/code?
   

Refer the article Which version of Windows operating system am I running?



Meanwhile, I would suggest you to refer the article
Automatically diagnose and repair Windows file and folder problems and see if that helps.



Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

not able to type in the search bar

Hi Rene,

If you meant the Cortana search bar, review the suggested solutions on these threads:

• Can't type in Windows 10 search bar.
• Can't type anything in Win 10 Apps (Cortana, Search, Calculator, Feedback, etc.)
  

Let us know how it goes.