Windows 10: How to fix unable to type in Windows Search?

After attempting to install the new Cumulating Update Preview for 2024 KB5034204, It failed and restarted my computer. But after coming back, I ran into multiple errors such as not being able to type in the windows search bar or right clicking an app on my taskbar. I don't doubt that there's more errors that I'm unaware of but I tried going back to a restore point before installing the new update and did not work. Last thing I want to do is reset my laptop.

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Unable to type text in any of start (search func)

• As mentioned in title, I was unable to type in the start (press start > press any key to search)
• Unable to type wifi password too (but can paste) > essentially the wifi passcode textbox that popups up from taskbar
• I have tried many well-known antiviruses, malwarebytes etc. but none could solve the issue
• I have also tried powershell scripts to fix but it doesn't work either:
  
  

 

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Hi PaulPChou,

I'm Jen a Microsoft customer like you and an Independent Advisor here to help. Here are the things that you can do to troubleshoot Windows search.

Restart Windows search service

- Press the Windows button and letter R

- Type Services.msc in the Run dialog box

- Scroll down from the list and locate Windows search

- Right-click on it and select Restart

- Restart the computer and check if Windows search is working

You can also check this article and perform the suggested troubleshooting steps. Do the troubleshooting steps one by one and check if it fixes the issue.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/452014...

I hope this helps. Let me know how it goes.

Best regards,

Jen

 

IE11 Google Toolbar no auto search suggestions, no search history?

Since the last Win 10 update my Google Toolbar won't list any search suggestions as I type and there is no search history listed. The Google tool bar will allow a search, but after a few searches no search history shows and no "clear search" button is listed either.

I have turnd on "Suggest searches as you type", and "store search histroy on my computer" in the Google Toolbar options.

Any suggestions to fix this?