searchhost is not working

Question

when i try to search for something, a window pops up and then shuts, and i cant type anything in the search bar

Answer 1

Hi, I'm Bernard. I'm happy to help!

This issue occurs when the Windows search is corrupted or miscalibrated, and for us to sort out the issue, kindly follow the steps below:

Step 1. Re-calibrate search bar:

Press the Windows key + R, then type in:

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\

Then hit OK.

Delete the folder: Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy

(That is the Windows Search Folder)

Step 2. Open the registry:

Press the Windows key + R, then type in:

regedit

Then hit OK

Navigate *HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion*

Then delete the "Search" folder under that

Step 3. Open Terminal (Admin) (Press Windows key + X, then click Terminal(Admin))

Copy, paste, and enter the command below:

Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\Appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register

Once done, restart the PC and check.

For reference, see solution 5 from this link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/shell-experience/fix-problems-in-windows-search

Note: If the issue persists, a system repair might be necessary.

Answer 2

Hi, @Roxanne Huey

Press Win + R, type services.msc, scroll down and check for Windows Search, and make sure it's running and its startup type is Automatic (Delayed Start). If it's running, try right-clicking the service and restarting it.

Also make sure your device is up-to-date in Windows Update. Bugs are often patched quickly.

If it doesn't work, try Ctrl + Shift + Esc, then scroll down and find Microsoft Search Indexer and Microsoft Search Protocol Host (Sometimes called SearchHost.exe). Right-click both and select End Task, Windows will automatically restart these tasks when needed.

If all else fails, press Win + X, click on Terminal (Admin), then type in:

Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.Windows.Search | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Hope this helps!

Nanta