Windows 10: problem with my start/search bar on Windows. Can't type in search bar

Discus and support problem with my start/search bar on Windows. Can't type in search bar in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hello, I am on Windows 10. I got on my computer this morning and noticed I had an issue with my window search bar. Whenever I click in the bottom left... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by ThornGK, Aug 6, 2019.

  1. ThornGK Win User

    problem with my start/search bar on Windows. Can't type in search bar


    Hello,

    I am on Windows 10. I got on my computer this morning and noticed I had an issue with my window search bar. Whenever I click in the bottom left search, I got a popup that says Undo and Paste. It's almost as if I was right clicking. If I click the start button I also get this prompt and it doesn't allow me to scroll through my apps. This is also the case when I am on Microsoft Edge and click into the search bar there. However I can use Mozilla Firefox without any issues.

    I do use a Steel Series gaming mouse and keyboard which I use heavily in gaming. My first thought was that maybe one of my keys was sticking but I've tried unplugging the keyboard and clicking in the search bar and it still happens. I've also tried a different mouse and nothing changes.

    Given that it doesn't happen with any other search bar besides my windows and MS Edge search I'm not sure it's a physical issue.

    Has anyone run into this or know the fix?


    Thank you!

    :)
     
    ThornGK, Aug 6, 2019
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  2. John Ado Win User
    John Ado, Aug 6, 2019
    #2
  3. Jay Jap Win User
    Search bar stuck while trying to type in the search bar

    Hello DhananjayaSwain,

    We would like to know more information regarding your concern so that we will know why the search bar is not working. Have you recently made any changes/updates prior to this issue?

    Did you run the troubleshooter to rebuild the indexing? If not, I would suggest that you run the troubleshooter to fix common indexing issue. You can run the troubleshooter by performing these steps:

    • Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type
      Troubleshoot.
    • Choose Troubleshoot in the results.
    • Under Find and fix other problems highlight
      Search and Indexing then click Run the troubleshooter.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Jay Jap, Aug 6, 2019
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  4. robnelli Win User

    problem with my start/search bar on Windows. Can't type in search bar

    Unable to Type in Search the Web and Windows Bar


    Your suggestion unfortunately did not resolve the problem. I still cannot type anything in the "Search the web and Windows" box in the task bar. Additionally Cortana still will not run. When I hit the Windows Key and the S key, I can see Cortana start up from within the Task Manager but it immediately closes (exits).
     
    robnelli, Aug 6, 2019
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