Windows 10: Unable to search from start menu after latest update

Discus and support Unable to search from start menu after latest update in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I updated windows 2 days ago, and now when I press flag and start typing nothing happens. just stays blank. [img] 139868 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by omgitsjoe, Sep 4, 2019.

  1. omgitsjoe Win User

    Unable to search from start menu after latest update


    I updated windows 2 days ago, and now when I press flag and start typing nothing happens. just stays blank.


    Unable to search from start menu after latest update [​IMG]


    :)
     
    omgitsjoe, Sep 4, 2019
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  2. Start Menu Search

    Hi,

    About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

    • Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana
    . It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

    We'll look forward to your response.
     
    Phillip Pio, Sep 4, 2019
    #2
  3. Start menu,Wifi key, Search key not working

    Hello Nikhil,

    The issues with accessing the Start menu/ Windows key might have occurred due to corrupted/ missing system files after installing the latest update on your computer.

    Provide us with additional information to assist you better with this issue:

    • Have you made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?
    • What is the complete error code/ error message with this issue?

    I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps suggested from the Microsoft helps article like: Check for updates, Restart the computer, run the troubleshooter, create test user account and check if it helps.

    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana

    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of accessing the Start menu, Search bar for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Sep 4, 2019
    #3
  4. Unable to search from start menu after latest update

    Start menu search problems

    Hi Michael,

    In order for us to better assist you, we would like to ask few questions:

    • Did you make any changes or updates to your computer prior to the issue?
    • When did you start experiencing this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    Since you're having issues with the Start menu, we suggest checking this
    article
    and follow the methods provided to troubleshoot Start menu.

    Update us on the outcome.
     
    Reymichael Ros, Sep 4, 2019
    #4
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