Windows 10: Win 10 Pro search bar "Type here to search" not working

I can type a query into the search bar,



and it gives me options to click on. Regardless of what I click on a large search window appears briefly then closes. Ideas?

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not able to type in the search bar

Hi Rene,

If you meant the Cortana search bar, review the suggested solutions on these threads:

• Can't type in Windows 10 search bar.
• Can't type anything in Win 10 Apps (Cortana, Search, Calculator, Feedback, etc.)
  

Let us know how it goes.

 

IE11 Google Toolbar no auto search suggestions, no search history?


Since the last Win 10 update my Google Toolbar won't list any search suggestions as I type and there is no search history listed. The Google tool bar will allow a search, but after a few searches no search history shows and no "clear search" button is listed either.

I have turnd on "Suggest searches as you type", and "store search histroy on my computer" in the Google Toolbar options.

Any suggestions to fix this?

 

Typing in the search bar no longer works (Fall Creator's Update)

Hi Jennifer,

A corrupted operating system is one of possible causes why Windows search is not working properly. To isolate your concern, kindly answer the following:

• When you say "I can't open a simple command prompt", are you not able to access the Command prompt when you press Windows key + X?
• Have are the specific troubleshooting steps that you have done so far? Have you tried SFC scan and DISM?

According to some users who have got stuck in Windows search not working after Windows 10 Creators Update or can’t type in Windows 10 search box malfunction, the missing language bar may the culprit, causing the Windows 10 taskbar search problems

1. Press Win + R to open the Run command.

2. Copy or type the command "C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe" in the Run box and then click Enter to bring back the language bar.



Then the language bar should be back and you can type in Windows search, Start menu, Cortana search and use them to find Windows 10 apps as normal as before.

We are looking forward to your response.