Cannot type in the search programs and files

Sorry if this is the theme of evil.

The cursor blinks but I can't type anything in the "search programs and files" box.  Help, please! Thank you!

Maybe this thread will help:

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-files/cant-enter-text-into-search-box-in-Start-menu/fe372fa9-AE6D-4B1D-8CFB-19203c334b83

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