Windows 10: Search bar not running and not responding to reset methods

I did the most recent update to my desktop and I am having problems with the search function on the task bar. When I click the search box, it instantly closes. I also noticed that on the microsoft webstore search bar, I can type but line starts to flick back and forth so I can only type one letter into the box before it erases the next letter that I type. I have tried using cntr alt delete to stop the run feature, I logged in and out of cortana, I used the repair function on the search and indexes it told me that it was not running, but didn't fix it , I used the powershell run command with

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Can't run Applications from search bar

Hi Irakli,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.

Let me help you to fix the issue.

Let’s try simple methods and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below methods.

Method 1.

I would recommend you to run app troubleshooter and check if it helps. Follow the below link to run app troubleshooter.

Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store

If the issue still persist, try the below method.

Method 2.

I suggest you to set the User account control in default and heck.

• 
  Type uac on the Windows search bar and select
  Change User Account Control settings.
  
• 
  Now drag the bar to the default and click on
  OK.
  

For the issue with start menu and search bar try the below method.

Method 3.

I would suggest you to go through the PowerShell command and try the below steps. Follow the below steps:

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  Press Windows Key + R on your keyboard.
  
• 
  Type PowerShell and hit Enter.
  
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  Right click on the PowerShell icon on the taskbar and select
  Run as Administrator.
  
• 
  If the right click is not working then go to my computer and search the "powershell" in the search bar at the top of explorer.
  
• 
  Then you will find the shortcut icon of powershell, right click on
  powershell and Run as administrator.
  
• 
  Now paste the following command in the Administrator:
  Windows PowerShell window and press Enter key:
  
  Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
  
  Wait few minutes
  

If the above method did not helps to fix the issue, try the below method.

Method 4.

I recommend you to perform a system restore and check. System restore will takes your PC back to an earlier point in time. Restore points are generated when you install a new app, driver, or Windows update, and when you
create a restore point manually. Visit the below link.

Recovery options in Windows

Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help you

 

My stuff is not responding in the search bar after indexing

Hi Sertan,

We appreciate you for being a part of Windows 10.

1) Have you made any changes to the computer except indexing prior to the issue?

2) Since when the My stuff button is not responding in the search bar?

3) Have you installed the latest Windows updates?

You can run the Search and indexing troubleshooter
in Windows 10 and check if it helps. It will find and fix problems with the Windows search. Follow the below steps to run Search and indexing
troubleshooter.

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  Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select
  Control Panel
  
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  Type Troubleshooting in the search bar on the
  Control Panel.
  
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  Click on View all on the left navigation pane.
  
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  Click on Search and indexing.
  
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  Click on Advanced on the
  Search and indexing dialog box and click on Run as administrator (Enter the credentials if required).
  
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  Click on Next and follow onscreen instruction complete the
  Search and indexing troubleshooter.
  

The Error: 0x800f081f might occur if some of the files needed by Windows Update is damaged or missing. I suggest you to install the latest updates and check if it helps to resolve the error after you run DISM.

I hope the above information helps to fix the issue when you use settings. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Search Bar/Cortana

Hello,

Thank you for posting your concern here in Microsoft Community and welcome to the Windows 10 family.

From the description, I understand that you are still receiving the pop up notifications, despite having disabled the search functionality in windows 10.

Steps to disable the Search Bar

• Right click on the task bar.
• Select the "Search" option.
• Select "Disable."

However, if the above steps don't work out, perform the below suggested steps and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Open a CMD window started as Administrator.

Repair corruption: Dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth.

Run this command next: Sfc /scannow

Now run these two commands:

PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Hope the above information was helpful.

Thank You.