How to fix Windows 10 Search bar

How to fix Windows 10 Search bar

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If the Windows search bar is not working for you, here is how to fix it. These steps don't need a restart.

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The Windows search bar shows a blank window instead of working.

Steps to resolving the issue.

Open an Administrator Command Prompt and enter the command below.

msdt.exe -ep WindowsHelp id SearchDiagnostic

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The command will open a dialogue window.

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Click next.

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Now check "Can't start a search or see results" and "Files, folders, apps, or settings don't appear in results." Then click next.

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Now click on Try these repairs as an administrator. It will run the troubleshooter and hopefully fix the problem.

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If this worked, it should display Fixed with a green check mark.

That's it, folks.

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Darryl Dias

Written by Darryl Dias

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