Windows 10: Windows search, file explorer search, and windows store not working

Discus and support Windows search, file explorer search, and windows store not working in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So for a couple of days now the search option next to cortana hasn't been working. It'll open for barely a second and immediately close. And maybe it's... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Stormy-Winds, Sep 4, 2020.

  1. Windows search, file explorer search, and windows store not working


    So for a couple of days now the search option next to cortana hasn't been working. It'll open for barely a second and immediately close. And maybe it's been like that for longer than I've known but I found out today that the search option in file explorer also isn't working. When I try and type it shows the typing cursor for a second and then this gray box covers the entire search box and the typing cursor dissapeared and it never lets me type anything. It makes that error noise when you can't press a button when I try and press keys.

    And the Microsoft store opens, and I can look at stuff and search, but when I try to select an app and look at it it closes. And I found this out by attempting to open the Microsoft version of minecraft. It just kept closing without any box even popping up. It seems to be any apps from Microsoft store can't be opened and any app can't be looked at any more than what I can see when I search or browse through without opening anything.

    I had checked for updates a couple times before because I've been having problems connecting to the internet with my new modem(I think it's because my wireless card is 8+years old at this point) and I attempted an update to fix it and so maybe I downloaded an unstable version? When googling I didn't find anything that described the same problems I have, just similar things like windows updates breaking the search and stuff but instead when they went to type a letter it would close. Im probably gonna attempt to reinstall an previous, more stable version if there isn't any other fix to this.

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    /u/Stormy-Winds, Sep 4, 2020
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  2. File Explorer Search Not Working


    I am trying to search in File Explorer (Windows Explorer, My Computer) and it will not find anything. I can copy text from a name in the list and paste it in the search box and it still finds nothing. I have looked at the suggestions that have been posted and nothing I find that is relative to this works. Anyone have any suggestions? I am running Win 10 Pro on an I3 coustom desktop computer.
     
    Maestro2711, Sep 4, 2020
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  3. Windows 10 File Explorer search tool not working

    I have tried all the above steps but I am unable to find and search a file with email address as search key.

    Please help.

    Regards

    Dr. Saleem Siddiqi
     
    Dr Saleem Siddiqi, Sep 4, 2020
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  4. Windows search, file explorer search, and windows store not working

    Windows File Explorer Search

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand your concern as you are having issue in File explorer search option. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

    • What is the Windows 10 Version and Build installed? (Type
      winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • Have you tried restarting your computer?
    • Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?


    Meanwhile, we would suggest you to refer these methods and check.



    Method 1:
    Restore File Explorer to default.

    1. Open File Explorer and click on
      View tab from the top.
    2. Click the arrow below
      Options
      and select Change folder and search options.
    3. Under General tab, click on
      Restore Defaults.
    4. Click Ok and relaunch File Explorer.


    Method 2:Run Automatically diagnose and repair Windows file tool

    Please refer the suggestion as mentioned in this article for troubleshooting the issue:
    Automatically diagnose and repair Windows file
    and folder problems




    Method 3: Fix problems in Windows Search

    Please refer the suggestion as mentioned in this article for troubleshooting the issue:

    Fix problems in Windows Search




    Regards,



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Sep 4, 2020
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