Windows 11 Pro search bar not allowing to type, Microsoft disable it?

Hello Dave,

Since the fundamental tools were unsuccessful, let's focus on resetting the search functionality directly. Please run these commands in an administrative Command Prompt to completely rebuild the search index and restart its services:

1. Stop and Reset Search Services:

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net stop "Windows Search"

rmdir /s /q "%ProgramData%\Microsoft\Search\Data\Applications\Windows"

net start "Windows Search"

• Re-register the Search Application: Press Win + R, type powershell, and run this command: Get-AppXPackage -Name Microsoft.Windows.Cortana | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

This process will clear the entire search database and re-register the application. The first search after this will be slow as it rebuilds the index.

Upgrading to 25H2 is a viable last resort, as a feature update replaces the entire OS, which would fix any deep-seated corruption. However, the steps above are a more direct and less disruptive solution that often resolves this specific issue.

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