Windows 10: Search field in taskbar and file explorer does not work

Discus and support Search field in taskbar and file explorer does not work in Cortana to solve the problem; Hi I bought my computer last week and installed Windows 10 last friday. yesterday i suddenly had problems with using the file ewplorer search... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by o2bo2, Sep 28, 2020.

  1. O2BO2
    o2bo2 Win User

    Search field in taskbar and file explorer does not work


    Hi

    I bought my computer last week and installed Windows 10 last friday. yesterday i suddenly had problems with using the file ewplorer search function, and I don't know how to make it work again

    :)
     
    o2bo2, Sep 28, 2020
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  2. MAESTRO2711
    Maestro2711 Win User

    File Explorer Search Not Working


    I am trying to search in File Explorer (Windows Explorer, My Computer) and it will not find anything. I can copy text from a name in the list and paste it in the search box and it still finds nothing. I have looked at the suggestions that have been posted and nothing I find that is relative to this works. Anyone have any suggestions? I am running Win 10 Pro on an I3 coustom desktop computer.
     
    Maestro2711, Sep 28, 2020
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  3. SEMPIRO
    Sempiro Win User
    Explorer Search Field/Folder Search Field is not working/unavailable

    Hello,

    I am experiencing a weird issue, my Explorer search field/Folder search field seems not working:

    1. When I click on it nothing happens, no blinking cursor appears as it should, to input searching query, nothing.
    2. When I use combination Ctrl+F, I can input only 1 letter in Search field.

    It would be much appreciated if anyone could help me with my problem.

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    Taskbar search button (near Cortana button) stopped to work for me as well - nothing happens when I press on it.

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    That is weird, Start orb button stopped to work too... what is going on...
     
    Sempiro, Sep 28, 2020
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  4. D. JOE
    D. Joe Win User

    Search field in taskbar and file explorer does not work

    Taskbar search

    Did not do anything to help. The search in File Explorer works fine. The first and last screen shot shows a search leading to no results but the file explorer finds them just fine. The last one shows my indexing options.

    Thank you

    PS: can't get the screenshots to upload....
     
    D. Joe, Sep 28, 2020
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