Windows 10: Search boxes inside windows not working

Discus and support Search boxes inside windows not working in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; The search boxes placed inside each window for each folder don't work. I can't even place the cursor inside them. I click and click to no avail. So I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by kmint, Jan 6, 2020.

  1. kmint Win User

    Search boxes inside windows not working


    The search boxes placed inside each window for each folder don't work.

    I can't even place the cursor inside them. I click and click to no avail. So I can't write what I look for.

    I mean the boxes on the upper right part of each window.

    Any idea?

    :)
     
    kmint, Jan 6, 2020
    #1

  2. search box

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I appreciate your interest in Windows 10.We sincerely regret for the inconvenience caused.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if are able to find search box.


    • Right click on the task bar.

    • Go to Cortana.

    • Click on show search box.
    Now check if you are able to find search box.

    Please let us know if you need further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Divya Murugan, Jan 6, 2020
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  3. JohnHeinz Win User
    Windows 10 Search box

    Which instructions are you suggesting I missed? There is no search icon. Right clicking the taskbar shows no search option. The "small characters" or icons trick did nothing. The regedit thing:
    Follow these steps to turn on the hidden search box:

    • Open regedit
    • Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search
    • Inside the search key, create the new DWORD value named EnableSearchBox and set it to 1
    • Restart your computer or simply Explorer Shell
    Did not give me a search option that I can find.

    So in at least MY version of windows 10 there is no search box I can find that will allow me to search my own computer to find possible misplaced files.

    So what are the instructions?
     
    JohnHeinz, Jan 6, 2020
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  4. Search boxes inside windows not working

    Cheap Photo box that will get the job done

    WEll i took on this project for PP hes a hardware reviewer and wants to get the professional looking pics for the Pc parts

    Materials:
    • Big cardboard box
    • a razor
    • white material 3 yards
    • cone lights
    • stapler
    • medical tape
    • pvc pipe about 6 inches longer than your box
    • white paint any cheap finger paint would work
    the project I'm guessing will cost me $30 if it works out properly
    I will post pictures and step by step as i do it
     
    MomentoMoir, Jan 6, 2020
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