Windows 10: Just Updated from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 and can't use the search bar

Discus and support Just Updated from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 and can't use the search bar in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello I finally have upgraded my Sony Vaio laptop from windows 8.1 to windows 10. Everything seems to be running just fine, however I'm facing a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/fancyMoss, Mar 27, 2020.

  1. Just Updated from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 and can't use the search bar


    Hello

    I finally have upgraded my Sony Vaio laptop from windows 8.1 to windows 10. Everything seems to be running just fine, however I'm facing a problem when I try to use the search bar anywhere, even inside the file explorer. I simply can't type in the search bar.

    I have tried every option and solution I found but I haven't found a solution yet.

    I have tried:

    • rebuilding the index
    • running the search and indexing troubleshooter
    • stop and restarted the windows search service
    • restarted the windows explorer
    • rebooted the system multiple times
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    :)
     
    /u/fancyMoss, Mar 27, 2020
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  2. jbailey8 Win User

    HyperSLI (Enabling SLI on non-sli motherboards)

    To turn off windows updates in windows 7 follow these steps:

    Click the start button, in the search box type in 'windows updates', click on 'windows update'
    in the search results list, in the left side of the windows update window click 'change settings'
    then in the option bar select 'Never check for updates'.
     
    jbailey8, Mar 27, 2020
    #2
  3. Windows 10 download speed issues

    Try this method:
    • First of all from Start Menu, open Settings (Type settings in the search bar and it will appear).
    • locate and select “Update and Security“.
    • in this window, Locate “Advanced Options”. Click on it.
    • In Advanced Options; Click on “Choose How Updates are Delivered“.
    • Turn off Updates from more than one place.
    Your system will not work as a seeder for other Windows 10 users. It will give sudden boast to your Slow internet speed.
     
    lorraine walsh, Mar 27, 2020
    #3
  4. Just Updated from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 and can't use the search bar

    Windows 8 failure configuring updates and reverting

    I agree 8 is awful! It's not for me though... I replaced a broken screen in a Win 8 laptop that was given to me and I am going to give it for free to someone that can't afford one so they can do homework at home. Yes I took it from 8 to 8.1 back on 10/09/2014. This is what I posted there...

    "Great post! I found a similar one. I would like to point out that you may want to edit your OP...

    1. Step 1 should read to disable AUTOMATIC updates, not disable manual updates.

    2. KB2871398 should really read KB2871389

    I would like to say that KB2917499 may also be needed as it was in my case. I also had to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter after installing those 2 updates. After these steps I was able to begin my 8.1 download from the Microsoft store. I don't know if it made a difference or not, but I also went into the Bios and disabled "Secure Boot."


    It was a helpful post. Thanks!
     
    BlackHawk1, Mar 27, 2020
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