How To Fix Search Bar Crashing or Closing in Windows 10/11
2If you're experiencing issues with the search bar crashing or closing unexpectedly in Windows 10/11, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve the problem. This guide will help you diagnose the issue and provide solutions such as restarting Windows Explorer, running the Search and Indexing troubleshooter, updating your system, and more. Follow these steps to get your search bar functioning smoothly again.
PowerShell Command Used:
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Search | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
Reset Cortana (for Windows 10):
Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.549981C3F5F10* | Reset-AppxPackage
Cmd Command Used:
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
00:00 Intro
00:14 Restart Windows Explorer
00:41 Rebuild the Search Index
01:19 Reset Search via PowerShell
01:49 Reset Cortana (for Windows 10)
02:30 Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM
03:15 Check for Windows Updates
03:39 Disable Third-Party Antivirus/Antimalware
04:01 Perform a Clean Boot
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