Windows 10: latest Windows 10 update - search box moved from start menu to task bar

Before I ask my question I would like point out the obvious about MS migrating the search box from the start menu to the task bar:

the amount of real estate of the task bar was reduced by this move, when users were already struggling to place all the app shortcuts they want on the task bar.


My question is: is it possible to remove the search box from the task bar?

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Unable to access Start menu, Search bar, notification buttons on Task bar after install the Update KB3139907 on Windows 10

Hi John,

Thank you for responding.

We are glad to know that you are able to access Search bar and notification center after performing the above troubleshooting steps.

For the issues with Start menu, try the below steps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run the below PowerShell command to re-register Start menu and check if it helps.

Follow:

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  Right click on the Taskbar and select
  Task Manager from the context menu.
  
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  In the Task Manager window, click on
  File and on Run new task.
  
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  Type powershell, place a check mark on
  Create this task with administrative privileges and click Ok.
  
• 
  In the administrative Windows PowerShell window, carefully type the below command and hit Enter key from the keyboard.
  

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  Get-appxpackage -all *shellexperience* -packagetype bundle |% {add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + “\appxmetadata\appxbundlemanifest.xml”)}
  

5. Once the command execution is completed successfully, close the PowerShell window and reboot/ restart the computer.

NOTE: When you are running the PowerShell command, I recommend you to close all the apps on your system and try.

If the issue still persists,

Step 2: I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the below Microsoft article and check if it helps.

Get help with the Windows 10 Start menu

Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Windows 10 Defender - How to make it default to task bar?

Using Windows 10 and currently I am using Defender for anti virus. For whatever reason Windows Defender does not show up in the task bar unless I search for the program or right click and scan a file/folder. Is there a way to force Defender to show up in the task bar at start up?

 

task bar start up search box disappeaered

Hi,

I realize that the search box is missing from the taskbar after windows update.

Is the whole taskbar(including icons) moved to the left side?

If yes, you may follow the below steps to get the taskbar to bottom of the screen.

1. Right-click on an empty space in your taskbar.

2. Select properties.

3. Now select the taskbar tab.

4. Now from the "Taskbar location on the screen" drop down list select bottom.

5. Click on apply and ok.

If the search bar still doesn't show up, you may follow the below steps and check.

1. Right-click on an empty space in your taskbar.

2. Hover mouser over Cortana or Search.

3. Now select "Show Search Box".

4. Now check if the search box shows up.

Hope this helps.

Thank you.