Fix the SearchApp.exe or Search UI.exe : Windows 10 Pro

Question

Acer Nitro 5 : AN515-51

Core i5-7300HQ 2.5Ghz

12GB

Edition: Win10Pro

Version : 21H1

Build : 19043.1320

Problem: Start after latest update 21H1.

The Primary Search Bar on Start button /Cortana does not register any key presses

Persists on Windows Explorer and Settings App.

On investigation i found the SearchApp on task manager's Process indicates that it is suspended. as shown below.

Following the SearchApp process into the details page shows that its Suspended and disabled as well as other search apps like SearchFilterHost.exe, SearchIndexer.exe and SearchProtocolHost.exe as running but not allowed or disabled. screenshot down below.

I have only tried to kill the process but none of that helped.

Answer 1

Hi, my name is Anderson Souza, I hope I can help you with your issue.

Could you give a brief summary of the solutions tried? So we can check what is missing to try.

Answer 2

I update to 21H1 and my SearchApp.exe is disabled. I am not tech savvy to go messing with the C folder. what is the issue and can it be resolved.

Answer 3

There is nothing unusual about your screenshot. As asked previously can you give an idea what solutions you have tried.

When you type in Search on the taskbar what happens, nothing or something. (but not as expected)

Answer 4

Decription of the problem is there is a cursor blinking, but none of the keys are registered same as the file manager search field also same as the setting app search field. the search input does not register any key types. Don't know if that is sufficient. I have tried closing the Search App but its hard wired to start as soon as you close it. thats all.

Answer 5

Can you confirm the current version and build of Windows 10. Press winkey+r and enter winver press return.

If you haven't already carried out a system file scan then complete these.

Method 1:

Run DISM tool and check the issue. Please follow these steps:

a. Press Windows + X keys and click command prompt (admin). Or PowerShell (Admin).

b. Type the following command in command prompt and press Enter.

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth

after the scan is complete type the following and press Enter

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

then use method 2.

Method 2:

System file checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

Run system file checker (SFC) and see if it helps. Please follow these steps:

a. Press Windows + X keys and click command prompt (admin). Or PowerShell (Admin).

b. Type the following command in command prompt and press Enter.

sfc /scannow

After completing the scans restart using Start > Power > Restart.