Windows 10: Winndows 11 search bar not working for some users on same machine

Discus and support Winndows 11 search bar not working for some users on same machine in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi, I have an issue with some users. When they try the search bar it does not work. It;s a Azure AD joined machine. It is working for 2 users on the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by SylvainSimpson, Jul 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM.

  1. Winndows 11 search bar not working for some users on same machine


    Hi, I have an issue with some users. When they try the search bar it does not work. It;s a Azure AD joined machine. It is working for 2 users on the same machine. One is user the other admin. I created local admin user and It has the issue. When I try to use the search next to the Windows start it just shows nothing and just goes round and round without ever showing anything. I tried all the fixes suggested, SFC, DISM, Ending explorer and restart it. If I go to msconfig and restart in Diag mode, it works. I ran PROCMon and think the culprits are SearchHost.exe, cftmon.exe but I cannot figure

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    SylvainSimpson, Jul 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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  2. CM2020 Win User

    Search Bar on Windows 11 Issues

    I am having issues with my Windows 11 Search function. I notice when I open my search bar I start to type it freeze then drops.

    Suggestions would be appreciated. Everything is up to date.

    Followed these suggestion to no avail Fix: Windows 11 search not working

    Windows 11 Search Bar Not Working? Here's 9 Ways to Fix It - Make Tech Easier

    The touch Keyboard suggestion that service was running and could not b stoppped.
     
  3. Search bar in windows 11 does not work

    Ever since I downloaded windows 11, I can't use the windows search bar to search for files.

    I have too many files to not have the ability to use the search.

    I've tried everything that the virtual assistant suggested.

    Does anybody know how I can reinstall it or fix it?

    I'm pretty desperate right now.

    By the way it wont let me add a new user either. Which was suggested if I add a new admin then the search bar would come back. But can't add a new user at all
     
  4. whburling Win User

    Winndows 11 search bar not working for some users on same machine

    search does not work in task bar. DOES work in File Explorer

    HI

    Search does not work in task bar. Does work in File Explorer.

    Tried another user account on machine....it fails as well in the exact same way.

    Any suggestions?

    bil
     
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