When Windows Search isn’t working, there are a few different symptoms you might encounter. You might not be able to type into the Windows 11 search bar, or your files or apps might not show up in the results. It’s even possible that the search button is completely unresponsive, meaning you can’t even attempt to perform a search.
Windows 11 File Explorer Search Not Working? Try These Fixes!
Windows is notorious for its bugs, so it’s no surprise that an unfixed software bug is likely the reason you can’t search for things in Windows 11. Other issues may simply be observable; there are some settings that, when set a certain way, masquerade as a glitch.
In any case, all search problems in Windows 11 are software related. An update from Microsoft or a few small tweaks by yourself should be enough to fix a broken Windows Search.
There are several things you can try, from a simple reboot to editing system settings and uninstalling programs. Go through our tips in this order to try the easier solutions first:
