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
    2020-02-06T11:43:09+00:00

    Yes. It works

    Thanks for helping.

    Kind Regards

    Paulo

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  2. JuliaMarvin 22,275 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-02-06T11:39:24+00:00

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-02-06T11:33:40+00:00

    Hi.

    I change the following Registry values

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search]

    "CortanaConsent"=dword:00000001

    from 1 to 0 and back again to 1.

    And I insert the key "BingSearchEnabled"=dword:00000000

    The search bar now is working normally.

    You can see the instructions in:

    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-search-is-broken-and-shows-blank-results-how-to-fix/

    My windows is Windows 10 Pro 1909.

    Kind regards

    Paulo

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-02-06T10:59:57+00:00

    this is another issue entirely, that has nothing to do with the file explorer search box bug

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  5. 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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