Originally published at: (9 Fixes) Can't Type in Windows Search Bar - Updated Guide!
If you can’t type in the Window search bar, it is probably due to the Ctfmon.exe process, which gets eliminated from running in the background. Ctfmon.exe is responsible for taking input from the keyboard and other input devices used for speech recognition, handwriting recognition, etc. When the ctfmon.exe gets eliminated for any reason, you won’t…
Method 2 works for me, tks for your sharing
THIS WORKED! Hallelujah! So many other sites with steps and solutions that DON’T WORK. Thank you!
Fixed it, sorry and thanks for mentioning
Changing Windows should’ve solved the issue. Did you perform a clean install or an upgrade install?
Have you tried the first method to run the service? Also, Type in Services.msc in RUN and start the “Windows Search” service if it has been stopped. If you have, boot the computer up in safe mode and check if the search option works.