Windows 10: Start Panel Search not working when offline

Discus and support Start Panel Search not working when offline in Cortana to solve the problem; For some reason, a few months now, Search from the Start Panel doesn't work when I'm offline. Tried every solution suggested online, no improvement.... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by ras.asrat, Jul 2, 2019.

  1. ras.asrat Win User

    Start Panel Search not working when offline


    For some reason, a few months now, Search from the Start Panel doesn't work when I'm offline. Tried every solution suggested online, no improvement. This is all I see when I start typing the item I'm looking for & it stays that way Start Panel Search not working when offline 7c194b35-e5dd-4f3f-b2a3-726a8995633e?upload=true.png

    :)
     
    ras.asrat, Jul 2, 2019
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  2. windows 10 control panel

    Step 2 does not work at all. Anything from File Explorer and above does not launch at all.
     
    DeviantWolf, Jul 2, 2019
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  3. windows 10 control panel

    Hello,

    Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and providing us with the detailed description about the issue.

    As per the description, I understand that you want to know how to access the control panel in Windows 10?

    I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.

    I would suggest you to try the following steps to open the Control Panel in the system.

    Step 1: Opening Control Panel in Windows 10.


    • Open Run command box by simultaneously pressing Windows and R keys (Windows + R).

    • In the Run dialog box, type
      Control
      and then press Enter key to open the classic Control Panel.
    Step 2: Access Control Panel in Windows 10 from desktop.


    • Right-click on the Start button (Windows logo button at the bottom-left corner of the desktop) and then click Control Panel to open the same.
    Step 3: Launch Control Panel using search.


    • Open Start menu or screen.

    • In the search box, enter Control Panel and then press Enter key to open the same.
    Note: You can quickly access the search with the help of Windows + C hotkey.

    Step 4: Create Control Panel shortcut on desktop.

    • Right-click on desktop, click New, and then click Shortcut.
    • In Type the location of the item box, type the following path.
    explorer shell:ControlPanelFolder

    • Click Next button.
    • In the Type a name for this shortcut box, type Control Panel, and click Finish button. You can now double-click on the Control Panel icon on the desktop to quickly launch the same.
    Step 5: Pin Control Panel to Start or taskbar.


    • In the Start search box, type Control Panel.

    • When you see search results, right-click on Control Panel entry and then click Pin to Start to pin it to the Start menu or screen.
    Note: Clicking Pin to taskbar will pin the Control Panel to taskbar.

    I hope this information is helpful.

    Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Jayant Gupta, Jul 2, 2019
    #3
  4. Start Panel Search not working when offline

    Search service not working (windows 10 pro)

    Hi Nigel,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

    I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are happy to help you.

    Try the following methods and check if it helps:

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to run the search and indexing troubleshooter.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Right click on the Start button and click on
      Control Panel.

    • Click on the Indexing Options.

    • Click on the Troubleshoot search and indexing.
    If the issue persists then follow the below method.

    Method 2:

    I suggest you to start the Windows Search Service.

    Follow the below steps:


      • Press Windows key + R from the Keyboard.

      • Type services.msc and hit Enter.

      • Search for Windows Search.

      • Double click on Windows Search and click on
        Start button.

      • Click on the dropdown list and set the Startup type to
        Automatic.
    If the issue persists then follow the below method.

    Method 3:

    I suggest you to manually select the location in the Indexing options and check.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Right click on the Start button and select
      Control Panel.

    • Click on Indexing Options and click on
      Modify button.

    • Under Change selected locations check mark all the locations.

    • Click on Ok and check if it works.
    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Jul 2, 2019
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