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
    2020-01-24T13:18:16+00:00

    As I wrote earlier - the issue with Search function in File Explorer is already fixed within the Windows Spring 2020 update. We have to wait until May 2020, or install the update manually via https://insider.windows.com/en-us/ (only for advanced users), or use the workaround (Task Manager -> tab Details -> kill SearchUI.exe process).

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-01-24T12:24:55+00:00

    This solution does not have anything to do with this problem, because if I deactivate the Indexing Options, the problem persists.

    Microsoft should answer, or at least say it's studying.

    It is not a minor problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-01-24T11:50:03+00:00
    1. Press Windows key + R together to open RUN command box.
    2. Copy and paste the following code in text field and click OK.

    rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL srchadmin.dll

    Indexing Options Run Command

    1. Click on Advanced.

    Indexing Options Advanced Min

    1. Choose Tab File Types

    File Type Index Properties Min

    1. Select Index Properties and File Contents
    2. Click OK.
    3. Choose OK when the Confirmation prompt pops up.

    Rebuild Search Index Prompt Min

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-01-24T11:44:26+00:00

    It´s how crying in the wilderness.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-01-24T10:12:30+00:00

    Really it is annoying issue, we need a solution soon!!!

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