Windows 10: I can't type into Windows 10 search bar or type within start menu

Discus and support I can't type into Windows 10 search bar or type within start menu in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; So randomly, I can no longer type into the windows 10 search and when I bring up the start menu I cannot type in it to search for apps. I've search and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Cahn2126, Oct 23, 2019.

  1. Cahn2126 Win User

    I can't type into Windows 10 search bar or type within start menu


    So randomly, I can no longer type into the windows 10 search and when I bring up the start menu I cannot type in it to search for apps. I've search and tried a few things but still no luck. I attempted to do a system restore to a previous point in safe mode, but I run into an error saying system restore did not complete successfully. System restore failed to extract the original copy of the directory from the restore point. 0x800745b. I have used system restore in the past with no problems, so I don't understand why this is happening along with the start menu/search bar issues. Am I looking at have to reset this PC or fresh start?

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    Cahn2126, Oct 23, 2019
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  2. Cannot type in Start Menu, Search Bar & WiFi Password

    Hi

    I cannot type in Windows Start Menu, Search Bar and even cannot type the WiFi Password. I tried the steps in the below link and it didn't work.

    Can't type in Windows 10 search bar

    Please help.

    Thanks !!
     
    Venkatesh Dhanaraj, Oct 23, 2019
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  3. John Ado Win User
    John Ado, Oct 23, 2019
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  4. birkhauer Win User

    I can't type into Windows 10 search bar or type within start menu

    Windows 10 64bit, can't type in search bar / start menu, tried powershell fix but didn't help

    Hello guys and search for a solution for this problem and its was the simple of things.

    I don´t know why it works but try it and tell if it works for you guys too.

    • Press Win + R (to open Run )
    • copy paste and press enter to run this program. "C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe". it brings back the language bar and for me it allowed me to type in windows search, start menu and WINDOWS 10 apps again
    I think it is due to missing Language bar or some think like that.

    Best regards.
     
    birkhauer, Oct 23, 2019
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