How to FIX Search Bar Crashes & Freezes in Windows 10 (Can't Type in Search Bar)
1,526Windows 10 search bar crashing or not working? In this video, I'll show you how to fix search bar crashes & freezes in Windows 10 if you can't type in windows 10 search bar or if the windows 10 search bar not working. Your start menu/search bar may crash or close after typing, meaning you can't search on Windows 10.
If your Windows 10 search bar crashes, it could be due to a number of reasons, so please try all the fixes as you never know which will work. Thanks for watching!
How to Update Windows if it doesn't automatically: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozVN4NQ7Mmk
The message to copy & paste in PowerShell (Blue window): Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
**OTHER POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS to Fix Windows 10 Search Bar Closes After Typing**
"My fix was a bit different but close to what you did starting at 2:53 but first, I had to remove the folders here first: C:\Users\%YOUR USERNAME HERE%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\RoamingState - Delete them but some will complain that it can't delete cause in use, but just hit continue and then do the Powershell thing." - Thanks to cryptorex for this solution.
5th February 2020 Issue (See Pinned Comment) Possible Fix - https://www.howtogeek.com/224159/how-to-disable-bing-in-the-windows-10-start-menu/
**I am not responsible for any damage caused to your PC, you carry out these methods at your own risk. They have worked for me in the past so hopefully they help you fix windows 10 search bar freezes. Thanks for watching!**