Windows 10: Right click not working on taskbar and can't type in search on taskbar either

Discus and support Right click not working on taskbar and can't type in search on taskbar either in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hi there A few days ago, I noticed that I can no longer right click on any of the icons on my taskbar at the bottom of my screen. Normally, when I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by EmmaChesters, Oct 29, 2020.

  1. Right click not working on taskbar and can't type in search on taskbar either


    Hi there


    A few days ago, I noticed that I can no longer right click on any of the icons on my taskbar at the bottom of my screen. Normally, when I right click on things like Word or Excel, a list pops up of recently opened documents. All that happens now is that the blue circle goes round and round. I can still left click and open word that way and find the document I want.


    Also, I now can't type in the search bar at the bottom of the screen next to the Microsoft start button.


    Weirdly, the start button responds to a right click but not a left click any longer.


    I have searched the net but can't find a fix for any of these and can't work out why they've happened.


    Can anyone shed any light on the matter, please, as it's really frustrating!


    Many thanks

    :)
     
    EmmaChesters, Oct 29, 2020
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  2. APG6 Win User

    my taskbar search is working sporadically

    My taskbar search bar is working some of the time. For example, if I type in "TaskMgr", it will list taskmgr, and when I click on it, it opens my Task Manager, as expected.

    But if I type in a file name or an app, like WinMerge, it will list them properly in the Search list, but if I click on them, either nothing happens or it takes me to the root window of File Explorer, instead of to the file or the app.

    I ran through all the steps on this page, to no avail: Search isn't working on Windows 10? Try these fixes.

    Any ideas?
     
  3. Cannot disable Taskbar live preview in 7!

    I even did this...
    1. Click on start and type on search bar gpedit.msc and press enter
    2. Now navigate to User Configuration, Administrative Templates, and Start Menu and Taskbar in left pan of Group Policy Editor
    3. Locate “Turn off Taskbar Thumbnails” in right pan of Group policy editor and double click on it.
     
    mikejustis, Oct 29, 2020
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  4. Arjay Dom Win User

    Right click not working on taskbar and can't type in search on taskbar either

    Search box on taskbar missing.

    Hi John,

    This issue with search box may happen if it's hidden from the taskbar.

    To resolve the issue, follow the steps below:

    • Right-click on the taskbar and select Search.
    • Select Show search box.

    Feel free to post back if you have other concerns.
     
    Arjay Dom, Oct 29, 2020
    #4
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