Windows 10: Unable to type in the search box on the taskbar.

After the latest updates I am unable to type in the search box on the taskbar. I have tried all the solutions on the internet. Powershell commands, the ctfmon fix, restarting windows explorer, all of it. No matter what I try, the search box won't respond.


The latest updates installed are:


Update for Microsoft Windows(KB4517389) 10/8/2019

Security Update for Adobe Flash Player 10/8/2019

Security update for Microsoft windows(KB4515871) 10/8/2019

Security update for Microsoft windows(KB451533) 10/8/2019

Security update for Microsoft windows(KB4515530) 09/03/2019


Anyone have any new solution ideas?

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Search box on taskbar missing.

Hi John,

This issue with search box may happen if it's hidden from the taskbar.

To resolve the issue, follow the steps below:

• Right-click on the taskbar and select Search.
• Select Show search box.

Feel free to post back if you have other concerns.

 

No search box on taskbar

Hi Keith,

Thank you for posting your response in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern about search box in Windows 10.

Please try the below and check if you can see search bar on taskbar:

Steps:

• Right click on Taskbar, move the mouse cursor on to
  Search option.
• Select Show Search icon (You will see Search icon beside Start)
• Select Show search bar (You will see Search bar beside Start)

Check with the above and let us know if it helps, we will be happy to help you.

 

Unable to type anything on search box in taskbar or explorer. Cotana is missing also.

Can't type anything on search box in windows taskbar or windows explorer. So unable to search anything. Also , I can't find Cotana anywhere.