Windows 10: Windows and Search Key do not work

When I click on either the windows button or the search icon on my taskbar, nothing happens. The icon just gets highlighted until I click it again, which would usually close them. I literally just got my pc TODAY and I am already having this massive problem. Please help

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Search option is not working properly in Windows 10

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

• 
  Are you referring to Magnifier in windows?
  
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  Are you facing issues with Magnifier or Search bar?
  
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  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
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  Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Restart the Service and check if it helps.

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  Press Windows key + R.
  
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  Type Services.msc In the search box.
  
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  Select Windows Search.
  
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  Restart the services and set the service as Automatic.
  

Step 2: Run the
Search and Indexing troubleshooter.

Follow the steps below and check if it helps.

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  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
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  Change the view by option on the top right to
  Large icons.
  
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  Click on troubleshooting and click on the
  view all option on the left panel.
  
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  Run the Search and Indexing
  troubleshooter.
  

Reply with necessary information so that we can assist you better.

 

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:

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  Right click on the Start button and click on
  Control Panel.
  
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  Click on the Indexing Options.
  
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  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:

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    Press Windows key + R from the Keyboard.
    
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    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:

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  Right click on the Start button and select
  Control Panel.
  
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  Click on Indexing Options and click on
  Modify button.
  
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  Under Change selected locations check mark all the locations.
  
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  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.

 

search dosn't work on windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps.

Method 1: Run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter

This troubleshooter is an automated Windows 10 inbuilt tool which finds and fixes the common issues with the
Search and Indexing feature of Windows 10. Perform these steps to run this tool and check if that helps:

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  Press “Windows Logo” + “W” keys from the keyboard.
  
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  Type “Troubleshooting” in the search bar and press “ENTER”.
  
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  In the “Troubleshooting” window, click on “View All” on the left pane.
  
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  Click on “Search and Indexing”.
  
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  Click on “Advanced” and then click on “Run as Administrator”.
  
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  Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
  

Method 2

I suggest you to rebuild search index. Follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key +X and click on Control Panel.
• From the Control Panel window select Indexing Options.
• Click the Advanced button. Note: access to this option requires the PC administrator's permissions.
• Select Rebuild. Selecting Rebuild will begin the process of deleting and then rebuilding your PC's search index, remember this is a time consuming process.

Method 3

I suggest you to try to turn Cortana off and then try turning it on back and check. Refer to the steps below to turn Off and On Cortana:

• Open Cortana.
• Click the hamburger button in the top left of the window.
• Go to settings and click on off.
• Follow the same steps to turn it on.
• Check if issue persists.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.