Windows 10: How do I activate the search box?

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  1. CARE VALKANAS
    Care Valkanas Win User

    How do I activate the search box?


    I cannot get the search box to allow me to type anything in it. How do I activate the search box?

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    Care Valkanas, Jan 30, 2024
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  2. DIVYA MURUGAN
    Divya Murugan Win User

    search box

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I appreciate your interest in Windows 10.We sincerely regret for the inconvenience caused.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if are able to find search box.


    • Right click on the task bar.

    • Go to Cortana.

    • Click on show search box.
    Now check if you are able to find search box.

    Please let us know if you need further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Divya Murugan, Jan 30, 2024
    #2
  3. EUGENE DEV
    Eugene deV Win User
    Search box

    Hi,

    To start troubleshooting your issue, follow the steps below:

    • Right-click on the taskbar.
    • Select Cortana.
    • Click Show search box.
    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Eugene deV, Jan 30, 2024
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  4. THOFIKHAHAMAD
    ThofikhAhamad Win User

    How do I activate the search box?

    Search Box

    Hi Aliya,

    I would suggest you to run search and indexing troubleshooter
    and check. Please follow these steps:

    • Right click on Start and select Control panel.
    • Find troubleshooting and click on it.
    • Click "View all" and then click "Search and Indexing".

      Click "Next" and follow on-screen instructions.
    I hope this information helps.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Jan 30, 2024
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