Windows 10: Windows cannot find apps / programs

Apps / programs have started to disappear. Then when I download them again I get notified that Windows cannot find them, even when they are staring me in the face. What is going on?





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I cannot find Apps or Programs by using the taskbar search.

SearchUI.exe may sometimes be overwritten by a malware. Sometimes, it's also disabled by a virus. just to be sure, do a full system scan using malwarebytes. it's free, just download it from their websute.

 

I cannot find Apps or Programs by using the taskbar search.

Hello, MichaelLF412,

Windows Search may be disabled on your device. To enable it, read the following instructions:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows key and the R key at the same time. Wait for a box called Run to open.

2. Type in services.msc and press Enter.

3. The Services page will open. Press the W key and locate Windows Search.

4. Right-click it, and click on Properties.

5. Change the Startup Type to Automatic.

6. Press Apply.

I hope this helps.

 

Hi, exactly how are you trying to find that? Assuming that's a file explorer search, can you post a screenshot of file explorer showing the file that you say is visible, the search string and the error. Thanks.