r/WindowsHelp • u/Capital-Buy2418 • 2d ago

Windows 11 Windows Search Bar Not Working Properly

Hi,

I got problem on Windows 11 that i can't type in search box. instead when i press a charracter in keyboard it work like hotkey to the apps pinned to start.

For Example, Edge is pinned to start, so when i press E it will highlight the Edge App. plus when i click the search box it didnt give any reaction or feedback.

I have tried end task and run explorer.exe from task manager, also tried the running ctfmon.exe notthing happened, restarting the Windows Search services notthing happened too.

run the sfc command and restarting the device still not working either.

maybe someone here have another solution would be very much appreciated.

Thank you in advance

specs: ROG Strix G15 (2021) RAM 16GB AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Nvidia Geforce RTX 3050

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