Windows 10: Windows 10 cannot search programs anymore

as i said twice now (not getting an attitude just saying) clicking on that does nothing

 

Perhaps we are not in the same page.

First suggestion was to click at the Cortana search box. That, you said it does not work.

2nd suggestion was to RIGHT click at the Start button.
See my screenshot on Post #11.

 

i swear, i right click the start button i get whats in post #11 and when i click on it nothing

 

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I have only 3 more suggestions :

1. On your Post #12, you said "......also that search says for windows and web....."
Apparently you have Cortana disabled, because if Cortana is enabled, the search bar will say "Ask me anything".
So, use this tutorial and enable Cortana
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...a.html#option2

** Perhaps, if you don't mind, put the taskbar back to the bottom horizontally. Until the problem is resolved ? **

2. Run a system file check to look for corrupt files. It will try to do repair if any found.

Right click at Start button > click Command Prompt (Admin) > at the flashing prompt, copy/paste this.......
sfc /scannow

> press Enter.
It will take quite sometime.
When finished, it will give you one of the 3 reports...............(paraphrasing)
1. No integrity violation.
2. Found corrupt files and repair successful.
3. Found corrupt files but unable to repair.

If the report is #1, your solution lies elsewhere.
If the report is #2, check if your problems have been resolved.
If the report is #3, use this method................
In the same Command Prompt (Admin) windows, copy and paste this command...........

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

> press Enter.
Again it will take some time.
When finished, it will give you a report.

3. Do a Repair Install
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

 

i cant even turn it on because to do that you need to click on the magnifying glass, and surprise nothing happens so i cant exactly turn cortana on (no pun intended) and windows+s does nothing either

 

Well. Suggestions #2 and 3.

 

well it was report number 1, should i try number 3 anyways?

 

Yes.
After repair install is completed, please try to enable Cortana. That will simplify matter a lot.

 

two things.
1: i havent read into it much but will repair install is done would i loose all my stuff i:e games, pictures etc
2: are you sure there isnt something wrong with my windows services namely windows search? something i can do that will get the magnifying glass to work etc

 

#1. Repair Install allows you to keep your files, settings and apps.
No product key is required.
Activation is automatic.

#2. I do not have answer for that.
If you wish, please wait a bit. Someone might come along with an answer for that.

Side note :
This is just my speculation. I have no proof for that. None whatsoever.
I have the feeling you have done one registry editing too many.

 

by registry editing what do you mean?

 

If you ask this question, then my speculation is unfounded and completely wrong.
I apologize. Please disregard.

 

not sure if insult on my intelligence or genuine mistake (its fine you helped me a bit anyhow)