In Windows 7, try to re - activate windows search, but it does not work

I disabled Windows Search by going to the control panel => turn Windows on or off features => Windows Search and by unchecking the checkbox.

I'm trying now reactivate it by putting a check in the box. It does not work. When I click OK, if I re - open the window, the box is gone again.

I looked in Services for the Windows Search service, and there is no.

Any help would be appreciated.

It is indeed strange.  My two immediate suggestions would be to try the troubleshooter to search in the control panel............... but since you can't even activate that I am doubtful that would help.

Secondly, and probably more likely to accomplish something, I would try the system restore in the start menu.  Since you can't use the instant search on the start menu, I think it's under Accessories, then system tools.
Just open it, choose a date before the power off of search and click Next. The entire restoration takes about 2 minutes and will not affect your files, it just re - sets Control Panel.

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