Windows Search - I cannot enter anything in the search function.

Tom DeLuxe 0 Reputation points
2024-04-17T08:31:14.2+00:00

Windows 10:

I cannot Enter anything in the Search function.

Problem: Wrong permission for Windows Search directories.

Any Answers?

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  1. Kapil Arya 7,676 Reputation points MVP
    2024-04-17T11:00:49.5366667+00:00

    Try taking ownership of following folder (assuming Windows is installed on C:), see if it helps:

    C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search
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  2. Yanhong Liu 2,005 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-04-19T02:38:05.0133333+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

    Check for updates: Make sure your Windows 10 device has the latest system updates installed. Go to the Start menu and select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates.

    Search and Indexing Troubleshooter: If you're running Windows 10 Version 1903 (May 2019 Update) or later and Windows detects an issue, the Search troubleshooter automatically runs to reset Windows Search. You can find it in your troubleshooting history under Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshooting > View history. If the issue is still not resolved, run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter to try to fix the possible issue.

    In the meantime, it is recommended to refer to the following link, which provides more solutions.

    Fix problems in Windows Search - Windows Client | Microsoft Learn

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    Best Regards,

    Yanhong Liu

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