Windows 10: Windows key search never returns applications

Discus and support Windows key search never returns applications in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hey all, I cannot figure this one out. In the past I have used the windows key and then would type the name of the application and it would find it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by throb, May 15, 2015.

  1. THROB
    throb Win User

    Windows key search never returns applications


    Hey all,
    I cannot figure this one out.
    In the past I have used the windows key and then would type the name of the application and it would find it and I could run it that way.
    However, with Win10 that appears to have vanished. I only get options to search the web.
    Anyone have a solution for this?
    Thanks!
    Rob

    :)
     
    throb, May 15, 2015
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  2. SUMIT DHIMAN2
    Sumit Dhiman2 Win User

    Windows Update - searches but never returns

    Welcome Lawrence.i would be very grateful to you if you mark thread as answered.
     
    Sumit Dhiman2, May 15, 2015
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  3. SUMIT DHIMAN2
    Sumit Dhiman2 Win User
    Windows Update - searches but never returns

    Use the Following tutorial to Reset Windows updates completly and check if it helps:

    Full Reset Windows updates
     
    Sumit Dhiman2, May 15, 2015
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  4. BERTON
    Berton Win User

    Windows key search never returns applications

    In Win7 pressing the Windows key brought up the Start menu with its Search box, not present on Win10 Start menu. However, one can use the Windows key + the R key to bring up the Run box to type a name in, just checked it by typing in Firefox and it opened the browser just fine, maybe a tad slower than clicking the icon.
     
    Berton, May 16, 2015
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  5. CAPERJACK
    caperjack Win User
    I can search and open apps with ,,,windows key + S
     
    caperjack, May 16, 2015
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  6. THROB
    throb Win User
    Unfortunately it doesn't work for me. *Sad
    I know there are apps that are installed (even ones I installed in the last day) and they do not show up either with the windows key or the win+s combo.

    Rob
     
    throb, Apr 4, 2018
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