Windows 10: Cortana search /search ability

Where did my search ability go. It still says type here to search, but only blank box comes up. I do not have microphone access, and don't want to give verbal commands anyway. Who wants everybody around me to hear what I am looking for. HOw do I get it back, or has the update messed it up.

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Cortana search filter list


I have a lot of space for display content in Cortana search list, and 80% of it not used because Cortana sorting items by types.
How disable all filters and make visible all suggested content?

 

No Search - No Cotana Ability

Hi,

Thanks - Your solution link kinda /almost works.

If I type willy-nilly in the start screen it does bring up a search ability. However, it does not allow me to change Settings
to on for Cortana. There is no gear icon for Settings
as indicated in the solution. I did fumble around and opened some type of settings dialog box but it too does not work by holding the set Cortana to on......

No such Settings icon is listed.

"If you hide the Search button on the Taskbar,
simply open the Start menu and type anything to bring up the Search Windows dialog. Then, go to Settings menu (Gear icon), and slide the toggle for Cortana can give
you suggestions, ideas, reminders, alerts and more to On."

I still click on the search/cortana icon in the task bar and nothing happens. I think it tries to come up but quickly then fails to display.

Thanks for the reply - Got ideas? Roger

 

Search without Cortana

Hi,

The search function on Cortana showing both local and online suggestions is designed to help users to gain full access to all the possible search results. If you're trying to search for a local file without picking up online suggestions, we recommend that
you use the filter option to refine the search. Here are the steps on how to set the filter:

• Type the word that you're trying to search.
• Select the appropriate filter for the desired result.
  
  
  
  
• Wait for the list to load and click the desired search result.

Basic searches like, function, settings, and location doesn't require filter. In addition, you can click the drop-down arrow for
Filters to view other filter type.

Let us know should you need further assistance.