File Explorer search not working in Windows 10 1909

Anonymous
2019-11-20T13:56:08+00:00

Ever since I updated to Windows 10 1909 the Search Box in the File Explorer is completely unuseable. It shows a text cursor but I cannot click inside the box or type any text into it. Essentially it's a text box with no "wiring". 

Any ideas how to resolve this issue? I'm having to resort to using a third-party search app just to find files in my projects.

Kind regards

Byron

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-02-13T13:41:16+00:00

    This should do the FIX for File Explorer!

    https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=**KB4532695**%20

    This worked for me. Thank you so much!

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  2. JuliaMarvin 22,275 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-02-06T08:12:08+00:00

    FYI:

    "

    Recent announcements

    Message Date
    Resolved: Windows Search shows blank box <br><br><br>We are aware of a temporary server-side issue causing Windows search to show a blank box. This issue has been resolved for most users and in some cases, you might need to restart your device. We are working diligently to fully resolve the issue and will<br> provide an update once resolved.<br><br><br><br><br><br>This issue was resolved at 12:00 PM PST. If you are still experiencing issues, please restart your device. In rare cases, you may need to manually end the SearchUI.exe or SearchApp.exe process via Task Manager. (To locate these processes, select<br>CTRL + Shift + Esc then select the Details tab.) February 05, 2020 <br><br>12:00 PM PT

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    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/windows-message-center#387

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-01-30T23:22:31+00:00

    Seems MS have released a hotfix for this on a new KB update since 28th Jan.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4532695/windows-10-update-kb4532695

     

    Actually they screw'd thigns up even more with this update!

    I loaded it and when was trying to install it, PC has gone Blue Screen with error "UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION". And I lost all my unsaved work, which had had plenty of.

    This is a real talent of MS: not only not to fix, but to make things even worse! Way to go, MS! :-(

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-01-30T23:00:48+00:00

    Seems MS have released a hotfix for this on a new KB update since 28th Jan.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4532695/windows-10-update-kb4532695

     

    It is a Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Vsn 1909....

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-11-26T15:03:24+00:00

    Same issue here - doesn't make finding Scanners and Cameras any easier!

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