Windows 10: Windows Search does not work / Control Panel does not open / Constant BSODs

Discus and support Windows Search does not work / Control Panel does not open / Constant BSODs in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello,I am having issues with the Search bar from Windows task bar - it won't let me click anything in it, nor does in the Search function from the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by CosminS1, Dec 29, 2021.

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    Windows Search does not work / Control Panel does not open / Constant BSODs


    Hello,I am having issues with the Search bar from Windows task bar - it won't let me click anything in it, nor does in the Search function from the Start Menu.I ran sfc/scannow and I have tried to attach the CBS log, but I do not see any attachment button...Also, I can not open any settings-related tab Control Panel, Display settings, etc. Windows has been reinstalled pretty recent and has had a clean install performed. Also, defragmented disks twice and hardware&software dedicated tools have been used - no errors detected except once - the dedicated Video card has been noticed for hav

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    CosminS1, Dec 29, 2021
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  2. windows 10 control panel

    Step 2 does not work at all. Anything from File Explorer and above does not launch at all.
     
    DeviantWolf, Dec 29, 2021
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  3. windows 10 control panel

    Hello,

    Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and providing us with the detailed description about the issue.

    As per the description, I understand that you want to know how to access the control panel in Windows 10?

    I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.

    I would suggest you to try the following steps to open the Control Panel in the system.

    Step 1: Opening Control Panel in Windows 10.


    • Open Run command box by simultaneously pressing Windows and R keys (Windows + R).

    • In the Run dialog box, type
      Control
      and then press Enter key to open the classic Control Panel.
    Step 2: Access Control Panel in Windows 10 from desktop.


    • Right-click on the Start button (Windows logo button at the bottom-left corner of the desktop) and then click Control Panel to open the same.
    Step 3: Launch Control Panel using search.


    • Open Start menu or screen.

    • In the search box, enter Control Panel and then press Enter key to open the same.
    Note: You can quickly access the search with the help of Windows + C hotkey.

    Step 4: Create Control Panel shortcut on desktop.

    • Right-click on desktop, click New, and then click Shortcut.
    • In Type the location of the item box, type the following path.
    explorer shell:ControlPanelFolder

    • Click Next button.
    • In the Type a name for this shortcut box, type Control Panel, and click Finish button. You can now double-click on the Control Panel icon on the desktop to quickly launch the same.
    Step 5: Pin Control Panel to Start or taskbar.


    • In the Start search box, type Control Panel.

    • When you see search results, right-click on Control Panel entry and then click Pin to Start to pin it to the Start menu or screen.
    Note: Clicking Pin to taskbar will pin the Control Panel to taskbar.

    I hope this information is helpful.

    Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Jayant Gupta, Dec 29, 2021
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  4. Windows Search does not work / Control Panel does not open / Constant BSODs

    windows 10 control panel

    Yes all that will get you to the Control Panel if you have a memory (your human brain) that can handle all that info plus the other places you want to open.... So in the mean time where is this wonderful simple menu that lists 99% of all the places you want
    to get to in Windows 10???? written in =text type= a simple list form that's made for all us

    dummies. thank you Tom Cotton

    PS: I am sorry but that menu Microsoft is bragging about giving us back is a sorry

    peace of work.
     
    HomerCotton, Dec 29, 2021
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