Could anybody tell me how to enable Searchapp.exe?

Question

I can't type in the search bar. I checked the details in the task manager and found the searchapp.exe was running but suspended and disabled. Could anybody tell me how to enable searchapp.exe?

Answer 1

Hi,

R. Cord here, Independent Expert. Hope you are doing well.

Searchapp.exe is a system process that's responsible for the Windows Search feature on your computer. If it's not working properly, it can affect your ability to search for files and programs on your computer.

Here are some steps you can try to enable the searchapp.exe process:

Restart your computer - Sometimes, restarting your computer can fix issues with system processes.

Check if Windows Search is enabled - To do this, go to the Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off. Make sure the box next to Windows Search is checked.

Run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter - This troubleshooter can help diagnose and fix problems with Windows Search. To run it, go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Search and Indexing.

Restart the Search service - To do this, open the Services app (type "services" in the Start menu search bar) and look for the "Windows Search" service. Right-click on it and select "Restart".

Reset the Windows Search index - This will clear the search index and rebuild it from scratch. To do this, go to Settings > Search > Searching Windows > Advanced Search Indexer Settings > Advanced > Rebuild.

With best Regards,

R. Cord

Answer 2

Hi Cord,

Thank you for your reply. I did some online research and tried all of these before I post this question. Unfortunately, none of these worked. Finally, I settled down this problem by repairing it with Windows Installation media.

Answer 3

Hi Nimaha,

I hope you are well!

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.