Windows 10: Search Bar missing from windows explorer.

I'm on windows prerelease build 18917 (fast cycle). Last week's update replaced the search bar with a little square icon, I waited for this week's before asking for assistance but it didn't return with this week's build neither. Clicking on the square restarts the whole explorer. While restarting its task manager status reads "suspended". Is this a temporary glitch from the prerelease build or a solvable problem?

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How to clear the search record at the search bar on Windows 10

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I apologize for the inconvenience happened. We are glad to help you.

Please share this:

• 
  Which search bar are you referring to?
  
• 
  Is it the search bar in file explorer or the search bar on desktop (cortana and search)?
  

If you are referring to the search bar in file explorer, I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if it helps:
(to delete a specific entry)

• 
  Open File Explorer.
  
• 
  Click/tap inside the Search box, then select (highlight) the search suggestion (ex:
  ttt) that you want to delete, and press the Delete key.
  
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  You will not notice that it has been deleted.
  
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  Repeat if you would like to delete another one.
  

To clear all search entries, follow this:

• 
  Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .bat file below, then
  run it.
  
  Clear_Search_History_in_File_Explorer.bat
  

2. If prompted, click/tap on Run.

NOTE: If you like, you can stop getting the Run prompt by
unblocking
the downloaded .bat file.

3. You will now notice a command prompt quickly open and close while applying the changes to your registry.

Hope this information helps. Feel free to get back to us for further queries. We will be happy to assist you.

Thanks and regards,

Jenith

 

File Explorer missing with Windows 10

Hi Maria,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are facing issues with Windows 10. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

The issue could occur if File Explorer is unpinned from the taskbar due to change in system settings.

To assist you better, please provide us the below information:

• Is the issue specific with File Explorer?

If you have not tried to pin the File Explorer icon, then I suggest you to perform the below steps and check if it helps.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Type "File Explorer" without the quotes in the search bar and right click on it.

3. Then click on Pin to taskbar.

Reply to us with the information, so that we can assist you better.

Let us know if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.

 

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