All Win11 Input Boxes Fail

Question

My OS suddenly broke recently, starting from I cannot type things in Start Menu search box, then I found I cannot type anything in any Win11 Style Input Boxes, including the search box of Settings, and the Feedback Hub (that's why I came here).

Keyboard works, and all win7 / win10 style input boxes, like the search box in control panel, also work.

It's just weird and I cannot find a suitable solution.

BTW, I've tried safe mode, and I can type in settings search box there... Hence I assume there's something wrong with the startup settings when booting normally.

OS: Windows 11 Pro build 22000.593

P.S.: I need a solution to solve this, but not reinstalling the OS. I know installing a fresh Win10 works but I'm reluctant of reinstalling all my apps.

Answer 1

SearchHost works

Drivers all up to date

Re-register tried but not work

Saw they said Aftwerwards, Log in to Safe mode and if the things work, try **removing any recently installed program**/driver.

Well, in safe mode they works so I'll try removing some drivers

I believe it's because of some incompatible recently installed drivers...

Thanks for helping anyway

Answer 2

You could try this as well,

Re-register Shell Experience App

Troubleshoot problems with Shell in Windows 11 - Your Windows Guide

Answer 3

Open services and check search is running and mine is set to Automatic (delay start)

Are all your driver up to date, especially video?

Answer 4

Hi I tried this but sadly it doesn't work.

tbh I don't think there's something wrong with the image as it works in safety mode

Answer 5

Hi CharlesWithC

Use admin PowerShell and typing the following and hit enter.

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

After that finishes use admin PowerShell again and type

sfc /scannow and hit enter.

Once it finishes I would reboot and check to see if your problem is repaired.