Cannot type in any windows services.

Question

Hi, I cannot type into ANY windows services. This includes, but not limited to, the windows search feature in the task bar, settings, support chats built into windows and file explorer. I can type just fine in everything else, this message is typed on the same pc and keyboard, on the same version of windows. I can type into cmd however I have yet to find any commands that help my problem. I believe it may be related regedit however I have no idea. I have ran all the troubleshooters know to man and tried a lot of different cmd solutions. My only options I can see is trying to backup my files and getting a fresh copy of windows. Thanks.

Answer 1

Hello JoshShaw1,

I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I'll be happy to assist you today. I understand you cannot type in any windows services. Have you made any changes recently? When was the last time it worked 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 below if it helps.

Method 1.

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

C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe

Kindly check again if the issue still persists.

Method 2.

**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