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03-01-2024 12:30 PM
Hi @Lekye ,
Welcome to The HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
I understand you're experiencing issues with the search bar and the language bar after updating to Windows 11,
Here are some steps you can try to resolve the problem:
Restart your computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can fix many issues with the operating system.
Check for Windows updates: Make sure your Windows 11 installation is up to date. Microsoft frequently releases updates to address bugs and improve system stability.
Check language settings:
- Go to Settings > Time & language > Language.
- Make sure the correct language is installed and set as the default.
- If the language bar is still not showing, you can try enabling it:
- Go to Settings > Time & language > Language.
- Under "Preferred languages", click on the language you're using, then click on "Options".
- Make sure the "Input method" is set to the correct keyboard layout.
- Under "Keyboards", click on "Add a keyboard" and select the keyboard layout you want to use.
Reset Windows Search:
- Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type "services.msc" and press Enter to open the Services window.
- Scroll down and find "Windows Search" in the list of services.
- Right-click on Windows Search and select "Restart". If the option is grayed out, select "Properties" and set the Startup type to "Automatic" and click "Apply".
- Restart your computer and check if the search bar is working properly.
Run Windows Troubleshooter:
- Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot.
- Click on "Other troubleshooters" and run the "Search and Indexing" troubleshooter.
Check for third-party software conflicts: Sometimes, third-party software can interfere with the normal operation of Windows features. Try disabling any recently installed software to see if it resolves the issue.
Perform a system restore: If the issue started after a recent change or installation, you can try performing a system restore to revert your system to a previous state when everything was working fine.
Reinstall Windows 11: If none of the above steps work, you may need to consider reinstalling Windows 11 to resolve the issue. Make sure to back up your important files before proceeding with a reinstall.
May I have the exact model name of the product? Refer to this document for steps to find the product details.
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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A_Gayathri
HP Support Community Administrator.