Windows 10: Can't use start menu to search for documents anymore?

Discus and support Can't use start menu to search for documents anymore? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello I accidentally removed the ability to search for documents using the start menu. I used to be able to do it, by just clicking the start button on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by ConfusedOne41, Aug 29, 2020.

  1. CONFUSEDONE41
    ConfusedOne41 Win User

    Can't use start menu to search for documents anymore?


    Hello I accidentally removed the ability to search for documents using the start menu. I used to be able to do it, by just clicking the start button on the bottom left corner, and then typing in the file name, but now all I get are web results. Is there a fix for this? I definitely messed up big time on my part...

    :)
     
    ConfusedOne41, Aug 29, 2020
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  2. PHILLIP PIO
    Phillip Pio Win User

    Start Menu Search

    Hi,

    About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

    • Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana    . It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

    We'll look forward to your response.
     
    Phillip Pio, Aug 29, 2020
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  3. BHAVESHKIRANGE
    BhaveshKirange Win User
    Start Menu Search not working

    Hi Dev,

    I followed the above step, did not work for me. Searching in start menu is very slow. Please suggest appropriate solution.

    Regards,

    Bhavesh
     
    BhaveshKirange, Aug 29, 2020
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  4. HEAVENLESS
    Heavenless Win User

    Can't use start menu to search for documents anymore?

    Start Menu Search

    Hi, Yes. I tried changing my primary SSD from MBR to GPT via Ease Us Partition Tool. All my other drives besides the main successfully converted but not my primary disk. When the application was trying to convert the disk I received a Kernal In Page Error.
    Hope this helps!
     
    Heavenless, Aug 29, 2020
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