[SOLVED] Search window greyed out in Win 10

What does it says about the service? That it's running already, stopped, etc.?
 
You need to type in net start wsearch, not net helpmsg 2182.
 
Aura, I may not be able to complete this repair with your as I have a family issue that may require my attention in a few minutes. I may have to go with only a short notice. will you help me more at another time?
 
Yes of course. When you're ready to continue, just let me know :)
 
Alright, now can you try to use the search bar?
 
Aura, as I feared, I must go and I do so much appreciate your help. Let me know when we can work on this again.
Thanks
Mike
 
Search bar still not working same as before. Cortana not working as well. I have about 10 minutes before I must go. any ideas? M
 
Aura,
I know your time is extremely valuable and I know it is a pain that I am being called away. I apologize but have no options. Mike
 
No problem Mike it's no worries. Let me know when you're back online and we'll continue :)
 
Good Morning,
I took care of my family problem yesterday and am available for a few hours today. I should be able to work with no interruptions. If this works for you ok otherwise maybe we can pick another time.

Mike
 
So here is a snapshot of where I am. SFC finds no problems, DISM finds no problems. SFCFix.exe no problems. I reinstalled all of the windows apps. Cortana and Windows Search will not run from there icons or boxes. I checked the status of services and see that Windows Search is "running". I can't tell anything about Cortana as it won't launch from the icon. There are other issues. I can't create another "user" it just says "there is a problem". Mike
 
Alright, here's what we'll try next.

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Windows Repair All-In-One
NOTE: Before following to step below, please disable your Antivirus software or any other real-time security software that you have enabled.
  • Boot in Safe Mode with Networking;
  • Download the portable version of Windows Repair All-In-One;
  • Move the file (archive) on your Desktop, and extract it there;
  • Go in the tweaking.com_windows_repair_aio folder, then Tweaking.com - Windows Repair folder, right-click on Repair_Windows.exe and select Run as Administrator;
  • From there, click on the Next button until you are presented with an Open Repairs button and click on it;
  • Let the Registry back up complete, and move on to the check-list window;
  • Click on the Unselect All button at the bottom, then check the following items:
    • Reset Service Permissions;
    • Restore Important Windows Services;
    • Set Windows Services To Default Startup;
  • Once done, click on the Start Repairs button and let the scan execute;
  • If you are being prompted with a Security Warning, allow it to go through;
  • Once the repair is complete, it'll ask you to restart your computer, please do it;
 
  • Thanks
Reactions: Eon
I performed the actions. Search window seems to work. I will test more tomorrow. You clearly have found a fix. Thank you many times. I'll let you know more later. Mike
 
No problem Mike, let me know how it goes :)
 
No problem Mike you're welcome :)
 
Excellent advice, Aura! You've helped me cure my Windows 10 Search problem as well, where all other suggestions failed.
 
No problem Eon, glad to see that my instructions were able to help you out! :)
 
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