What can I do if the search bar doesn't work when I type or click on it.

[DeTox_07]

HP Pavilion x360 Convertible

[Raj2111]

Hi @DeTox_07 

Welcome to the HP support community.

I understand you're experiencing an issue with your HP device, and I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. I'm here to help you today.
 

Try these steps:

1. Restart Your Computer

• Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches. Make sure to restart your laptop to see if the search bar starts working again.

2. Check for Windows Updates

1. Open Settings: Press Windows key + I to open the Settings menu.
2. Go to Update & Security: Click on Update & Security.
3. Check for Updates: Click on Check for updates and install any available updates.

3. Restart Windows Explorer

1. Open Task Manager: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Find Windows Explorer: Scroll down to find Windows Explorer in the list.
3. Restart: Right-click on Windows Explorer and select Restart.

4. Run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter

1. Open Settings: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
2. Additional Troubleshooters: Click on Additional troubleshooters.
3. Search and Indexing: Select Search and Indexing and run the troubleshooter to detect and fix issues.

5. Rebuild the Search Index

1. Open Control Panel: Type "Control Panel" in the Windows search bar and open it.
2. Select Indexing Options: Click on Indexing Options.
3. Advanced Settings: In the Indexing Options window, click on Advanced.
4. Rebuild Index: Under the Troubleshooting section, click on Rebuild. This may take some time.

6. Check for Third-Party Software Conflicts

• If you have recently installed any new software, especially security software or system utilities, try disabling or uninstalling them to see if they are causing conflicts.

7. Reset Windows Search

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator: Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin).
2. Run the Reset Command: Type the following command and press Enter:

8. Create a New User Profile

• Sometimes, the user profile can become corrupted. Create a new user account to see if the issue persists there:

1. Open Settings: Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
2. Add a New User: Click on Add someone else to this PC and follow the prompts.

9. System Restore

• If the problem started recently, consider performing a system restore to a point before the issue began:

1. Search for Restore: Type "Create a restore point" in the search bar and open it.
2. System Restore: Click on System Restore and follow the prompts.

I hope this helps! Keep me posted.

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
 

-Regards
Raj-HP Support