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
    2019-11-27T19:37:40+00:00

    same u

    that really stupid ...

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-11-27T19:49:48+00:00

    Doing a google search for File Explorer search not working in Windows 10 1909 now brings up quite a few sites reporting this issue, how could you break such a basic feature of Windows is insane.

    Really hope this gets patched quickly as it seems to be affecting a significant number of users.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-11-27T19:58:37+00:00

    i hope that back to old search

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-11-27T20:20:14+00:00

    Exact same problem here. I did the task manager restart Windows explorer thing a couple of days ago and the problem has not yet returned. But I'm knocking wood since I see here that it has returned for others. Not sure why a restart would be a permanent fix.

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-11-28T01:29:36+00:00

    Just thought I would add another 'Same here' since the 1909 update, as anything I have posted on 'Windows Feedback' has never gone anywhere 😴

    My systems include a couple of old Intel based laptops and 2x HEDT with AMD 2950 and 3960, all fully up-to-date (OS and drivers), but all with the exact same issue😿

     https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/0de554a4-65f8-47ce-833b-dd6ace0a348e?platform=QnA

    [ Red coloured text in my theme means it can not be selected/used ]

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