Windows 10: How can I fix this error on settings Icon in start/cortana search?

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Cortana and search fail to start. error 15616

I am currently using windows 10 (x64) as a direct upgrade from windows 8.1

Windows 10 has been working well until now. I do not use cortana, though i do use the search function built into the start menu.

A few days ago the search function, and cortana simply stopped working. By stopped working, the app does not execute when called, and there is a clear error in the event log. The search bar does not respond to keyboard/mouse input of any form. I have attempted
to search the internet for others with my specific error though found none.

Things i have tried:

• Checking for updates
  • none found
• rebooted
• executed an 'sfc /scannow' from an admin powershell window
  • found errors, fixed some of them.
    
• executed DISM from admin powershell window
  • Completed successfully
• repeated step 3
  • no errors found this time
• rebooted

The error i can see in the event viewer is as follows:

"0x3D00: Cannot create the process for package Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_1.4.8.176_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy because an error was encountered while checking the user-level package status. The application cannot be started because
it is currently updating."

though there may be other related errors i have not discovered yet.

Is there any workaround to my issue so i can regain search functionality?

 

Cortana will not search

Hi Richard,

Please answer these question to assist you better.

• Which is the latest build installed in your computer?
• Is the issue specific to Internet Explorer?
• Do you get any error message?

Follow the Methods below and check if Cortana search works as it should. Thank you.

Method 1: Run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with search and indexing of files and folders. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check the status of the issue. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key + X, select
  Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to
  Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the
  view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter.
  
• 
  Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  

If the issue still persists follow next Method.

Method 2: Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/get-help-windows-start-menu

Do let us know if the Cortana's performance. Thank you.

 

No Cortana Icon on Microsoft Edge

Hi Praveen,

It is possible that the Show search and site suggestions as I type option in Microsoft Edge isn't enabled which explains why the Cortana icon is not visible. To check, follow these steps:

• Open Microsoft Edge.
• Click the Menu button (...).
• Click Settings.
• Scroll down and click View advanced settings.
• 
  Turn on the toggle switch for the Have Cortana assist me in Microsoft Edge
  option.
  
• 
  Turn on the toggle switch for the Show search and site suggestions as I type option.
  

Let us know if you need further assistance.