Windows 10: search bar/cortana not working

my searchbar/cortana has suddenly stopped working, when I click I get a message telling me there is a problem, please sign out.
so I googled the problem
I ran the systen file checker which reported a problem and said it was fixed, problem still there
I reinstalled all windows 10 app, problem still there

so I created a new user account, this fixed the problem for that account
so I tried to sign in to the newly added local account with my Microsoft account and entered my username and password
I then got a screen asking for my old password (I assume its the microsoft password)
I got a message telling me its not correct for this device (I only have one password)
So I left it blank (as per the on screen instructions)
The I got an error sccren
'oops something went wrong, its probably our fault'
and thats it, cant get any further.

So I thought Id transfer all the files and settings from my old account to the new account, and Ive hit a brick wall, how can I do this ? the new account has no knowledge og my applications, documents, pictures, etc. I just cant install everything.

Is it possible to just copy everything from one account to another ?

Im left with an unusable computer if I stick with my old account
can anyone help me ?

:)

 

Cortana Search Bar Not Working

For a while now Cortana's type to search feature has not been working. When I try to type anything, it'll register the first few letters before Cortana freezes and automatically quits or crashes, leaving me unable to search for anything using it. Ending
the task in the Task Manager and restarting it does nothing. I think it started with the new Updates and I'm at a loss

 

Cortana Search Bar Not Working

Hi Kayla,

Software conflicts is one of the possible reasons why Cortana search bar is not working. To resolve your issue, we suggest that you follow the troubleshooting steps in this

article on how to troubleshoot problems with the Start menu or Cortana.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and give us an update with the result.

 

Hello, never had to do that, but this may help (from a quick search).
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/transf...ile-in-windows

Note: if you use disk imaging regularly (e.g. Macrium Reflect free) you can always restore your PC to a previously working state- when you created the image.

It's also a full backup.

Presumably you don't have any helpful restore points.
Also recommend you turn on System restore, and set up a daily scheduled task to automatically create a restore point to help recover from such issues.

You will find some results by searching on that 'Oops' message. Not one I've had to deal with, sorry.

 

Im using windows 10, easy transfer doesnt exist there. Surely there mist be a simple way to transfer everything between 2 accounts on the same machine. Im stuck with a useless machine at the moment

 

You might find Laplink PCMover Express helpful- it deals with data only, not programs, I seem to recall it's free.
Free data transfer

As regards Easy Transfer, the answer is no, and sort of yes .. see:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/i...7-6856775beab6

and this may be of interest from a quick search (knowing I'd seen it):
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/w...8-24597a2214c5

There's no easy way of transferring programs from one account to another. If they were installed for all users, they would be available to you. If you installed them for that user only, that was the choice you made.

Consider that elements of some programs exist in user specific folders like Appdata and Documents, for example.