Windows 10: I cannot type type in windows apps Microsoft Store, Cortana, Settings, etc. or the Search Bar

Discus and support I cannot type type in windows apps Microsoft Store, Cortana, Settings, etc. or the Search Bar in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; In an update, I could not type anywhere, period, but using search and indexing fixed the problem enough to allow me to type in everything except for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Barbara Force, Dec 19, 2023.

  1. BARBARA FORCE
    Barbara Force Win User

    I cannot type type in windows apps Microsoft Store, Cortana, Settings, etc. or the Search Bar


    In an update, I could not type anywhere, period, but using search and indexing fixed the problem enough to allow me to type in everything except for Microsoft apps. I cannot install apps because I cannot use the Microsoft Store.Here are all of the "solutions" I have tried that have not worked. Uninstalling the problem updatesPowerShell & Command Prompt solutions all of them, all of the ones in the forumsSearch and indexing troubleshooting - fixed all but the Microsoft appsUn-installations of updates in advanced boot.Brand new keyboardChrome Remote Desktop from a computer with no issuesUs

    :)
     
    Barbara Force, Dec 19, 2023
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  2. JOHN ADO
    John Ado Win User
    John Ado, Dec 19, 2023
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  3. NIKHAR_K
    Nikhar_K Win User
    not able to type in Cortana search bar

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand that you are unable to type in Cortana Search bar after a Windows Update. However, please reply with the details requested below:



    • When you say, “unable to enter any text into the Cortana Search bar” what happens when you try to type something in the text bar?
    • May I know which update was installed on the computer? To check go to
      Start >> Settings >> Update & Security >> Windows Update >> View update history.
    • Which build version of Windows is installed on the computer? To check press
      Windows key + R, type winver and click on
      OK      .


    We would like to inform that with the latest update of Windows 10 i.e. Windows 10 1903, Cortana and Search bar are decoupled. Now, if you wish to speak with Cortana, you can click on the Cortana icon on the search bar and start talking. However, you
    can still use the Search bar to type in a command.



    For more information, you may refer the article
    What’s new in Cortana    .



    If you do not see the search bar on the Taskbar, you may have to unhide it. Please refer the article

    Locating the search box in Windows 10    .



    Let us know how it goes.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Dec 19, 2023
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    I cannot type type in windows apps Microsoft Store, Cortana, Settings, etc. or the Search Bar

    How To Enable Typing Into Search Field (Cortana field?)

    Hi, have you tried searching the forum?
    And have you tried a restore point, or restored a disk image?
    (Hopefully you've picked up ny now how invaluable disk imaging can be, and how often it is recommended so that people can deal with problems without technical help, relatively quickly and painlessly)

    My search bar freezes when I type in it - Windows 10 Forums
    Windows 10 search not working Solved - Windows 10 Forums
    Unable to Type in Search the Web and Windows Bar - Windows 10 Forums
    Cortana freezes when typing in a search Solved - Windows 10 Forums

    Please try any solution(s) listed, noting what you've tried.

    If no joy, please post back listing what you've tried.
     
    dalchina, Dec 19, 2023
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