RuntimeBroker.exe error

Question

I have a problem with my runtime broker. My Windows search bar closes after I try to type something. Afterwards this error message appears.

The problem came after my computer had problems starting when it did an automatic repair.

What I tried:

• latest Windows Update already installed
• sfc /scannow in CMD
• added a BingSearchEnabled value in Regedit (which would be a possible solution)
• Have Windows Standard Apps reinstalled
• Windows Search Service restarted
• Indexing options newly created
• Runtimebroker disabled (Searchbar still disappears)
• etc.

Does anyone know a possible solution WITHOUT having to reinstall the Windows OS?

Answer 1

Hello Pronice.

Thank you for updating me that information. I'm sorry it didn't resolve the issue with RuntimeBroker.exe.

Please try this.

Login on the new local administrator account

Open File explorer then Under View > Show hidden items

Navigate to this folder

C:\Users<username of the main account>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\Settings

Delete all the files there.

After that, Restart your PC then login on your main account.

If it doesn't work, Yes you can transfer all your files from your Old user account to the new one.

Login on the new local administrator account

Navigate to this path

C:\Users<username of the main account>\

Copy all the important files you will see in Desktop, Documents, Pictures folder etc. to the new user account.

Sincerely

John DeV

Independent Advisor

Answer 2

Hi John,

on the new user the Windows search works.

Can I copy everything to the new user? All files from C:\

The problem with the runtime broker hasn't been solved yet.

Sincerely

Pronice

Answer 3

Hello Pronice,

Thank you for updating me that information. I'm sorry it didn't resolve the issue.

Please try to create a new local administrator account then check if everything is working properly there.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cre...

For the RuntimeBroker.exe error, Please try this.

Press Start then search Control Panel

On the upper right side, Under View By: Change "Category" to Small or Large icons

Check if the issue will be resolve

You may also check the link below if it helps.

https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-runtime-broker-ha...

Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

Sincerely

John DeV

Independent Advisor

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Answer 4

Hi John, 

thanks for the help.

I have executed all methods, but nothing has changed. It's still the same problem.

Here is some information about my OS version:

Answer 5

Hello Pronice,

I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I'll be happy to assist you today. I understand you have a problem with windows search bar not working. Did you made any changes recently? When was the last time it was working properly? What is your current Windows operating system and version? Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: winver

Kindly try the suggested methods to fix your windows search bar.

Method 1.

Press Windows key+R to open Run then type or copy paste the path below. Hit Enter.

C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe

Method 2.

**Please try to check first this support article.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/w...

Method 3.

**Repair all Windows apps via Powershell

Windows key+X then select Windows Powershell (Admin)

copy paste the command below one at a time then press Enter. Please ignore the red errors and let the process complete.

Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register "$($_.InstallLocation)\appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode}

Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Restart your Computer

Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

Sincerely

John DeV

Independent Advisor