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

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-12-04T20:03:48+00:00

    Also having this issue since upgrading from v1809 to v1909, win10 pro x64. Going to roll back to v1809 now.

    It seems every damn version update to windows 10 includes ridiculous, widespread bugs.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-12-04T17:22:20+00:00

    I had the problem and a reboot fixed it for me.  Obviously, I've been lucky compared to other on this thread.  At least lucky thus far with 1909.

    Fantastic idea (duh). Thanks TMW.

    Bertram Moshier, if you had the problem, a reboot is only fixing it for now. Don't expect it to stay fixed.

    Chris

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-12-04T17:19:46+00:00

    I had the problem and a reboot fixed it for me.  Obviously, I've been lucky compared to other on this thread.  At least lucky thus far with 1909.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-12-04T17:09:08+00:00

    Folks,

    After following this for a while and seeing no solution I have done the following.

    Uninstalled the 1909 update, restarted and I am back to everything working as it was with 1903.

    I have also delayed the updates for a few months to see if a solution is found.

    TMWgray

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  5. Neil D 34,280 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-12-04T16:45:06+00:00

    If I type pdf in File Explorer search I see an instant list of pdf files in that folder, selecting one in the list opens the pdf file. Typing *.pdf in search searches the folder and produces a complete list in File Explorer of the pdf files in the folder. Version 1909 build 18363.476

    This is expected behavior, by design. If you have problems with search then there is a problem with the install of Windows 10 on your device.

    I would suggest system file scans, in the first instance.

    Method 1:

    Run DISM tool and check the issue. Please follow these steps:

    a. Press Windows + X keys and click command prompt (admin). Or PowerShell (Admin).

    b. Type the following command in command prompt and press Enter.

    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth

    after the scan is complete type the following and press Enter

    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

    then use method 2.

    Method 2:

    System file checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

    Run system file checker (SFC) and see if it helps. Please follow these steps:

    a. Press Windows + X keys and click command prompt (admin). Or PowerShell (Admin).

    b. Type the following command in command prompt and press Enter.

    sfc /scannow

    After completing the scans restart using Start > Power > Restart.

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