My Start menu is not a search bar?

When I opened my menu start there no search bar. My Control Panel is either add remove features icon. Help, please? (:

Windows XP is not a search bar and your control panel should have add/remove programs. Whatever you are looking at was for Windows 7. --
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Windows Start menu does not

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I use Windows 2010. My windows start menu does not work. It appears, but I can't click on anything whatsoever. The cursor is in the search box, but I can't type anything. I downloaded Frostire 5.08.08 and updated Java this morning. It's the only thing I did differently. Help, please.

Thank you.

Michele

Hi, sorry, I rebooted my pc and it works now. I also worked that I use WIndows 7. Thank you and sorry.

My screen goes black and the start menu does not load after start up logo and the only thing on the screen I see is my mouse pointer

My screen goes black and the start menu does not load after start up logo and the only thing on the screen I see is my mouse pointer

Hello

You can access Mode safe? Repeatedly press F8 as you start? If yes you can try Control Panel - device
Manager - graphics card - Double click on - driver tab - click on UPDATE driver - then right click
on devices and UNINSTALL - REBOOT.

Another method to try to get to the desktop (try in normal Windows Mode without failure)
CTRL + ALT + DELETE and on the tab process EXPLORER.exe and COMPLETE the PROCESS on this subject - then
on the Applications tab - lower right - new task - type in EXPLORER.exe. Safe mode is reached
by tapping F8 as you start several times.

First check this thread in case it is simple and if not to come back to this thread.

http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaprograms/thread/50247d5e-0ae0-446c-A1bd-11287fd1478a

Black screen problems are extremely difficult to repair and all patch is usually on a base hit or miss.
That there is no information on a black screen as it is on a blue screen just adds to the
Difficulty. Often using a restore point or Startup Repair will have no effect. You can try a
Google to see the proposed repairs, whom some have worked however these cover a wide
field efforts.

Here's a video of one of them.

http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=black+screen+of+death+Vista&btnG=search&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

Here's another fix
http://blogs.PCMag.com/SecurityWatch/2008/12/the_mysterious_black_screen_of.php

You have a Vista disk? You can try restoring the system to it. If you do not have your system disks
manufacturer will sell them at low prices. Or try in safe mode if you can get there.

How to make a Vista system restore
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html

You can create a recovery disc or use someone even version (to do the system restore there only to)
being bootable).

How to create a Vista recovery disk
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/141820-create-recovery-disc.html

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These require the correct Vista discs since you can not start safe mode.

Try the Startup Repair tool-

This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or with a Vista disk
http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

Try recovery options Startup Repair

How to do a startup repair
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

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Here are a few Google searches where many have found different solutions:

Vista black screen - check that a 1st
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=Vista+black+screen&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G10

Vista black screen Solution
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=Vista+black+screen+solution&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI

Vista black screen Fix
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If necessary and you can access all ordinary Windows.

You can try an In-Place Upgrade (hopefully save programs and data) or a repair installation (if all goes well
saves the data, and you need to reinstall the programs). Be sure to do a good backup or three.

You can use another DVD that are not protected but you will need to copy you have the product key.

On-site upgrade
http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

If nothing works, you can make a repair facility that must save the data but you will need to
Reinstall the programs. This also requires correct Vista disks especially for OEM versions. You will be
need to know your product Code.

This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

How to perform a repair for Vista Installation
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Another method that works sometimes: at the command prompt, type of Vista startup disk:
(type in a single line or copy / paste a line at a time and then press enter - type no parenthesis)
or "BOLD")

c:

cd\

CD c:\Windows\System32\winevt (there is a space between cd and C :)

Ren LogsOLD Logs (there are spaces between ren and newspapers and Logsold)

RESTART Windows

I hope this helps.

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HP Pavilion 6330: Start Menu does not start

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Hi there @srazzle922,

Welcome to the Forums of HP Support! It's a good place to find the help you need, other users, the HP experts and other members of the support staff. I understand that the Start Menu no longer appears for you a week after the upgrade to Windows 10. I'm happy to help you with this. Please report the number of complete product for your computer. Check out the following, if you need assistance with this information. How can I find my model number or product number?

It worked fine for a week, it is possible that some recent update, led to this parasite. Try a system restore to a point before the problem started if possible. Computers HP - using Microsoft System Restore (Windows, 10, 8)

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Thanks for the reply.

I suggest you to check if you're facing the same question new account user/administrator account.

Create a new user account-
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You can restore the start menu original, default settings.

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3. click on create a new account.

4 type the name that you want to assign to the user account, click an account type, and then click create an account.

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The question you have posted is related to Windows live family safety and would be better suited to the Windows Live community. Please visit the link below in order to send the request in Windows Live forums for assistance.

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First of all, check if the NetBIOS protocol is installed on your Windows XP computer. To install the NetBIOS Protocol, follow these steps:

1. click on start, click on Control Panel and then double-click network connections.

2. right click on the card that you want to add NetBEUI to and then click Properties.

3. on the general tab, click on install.

4. click on Protocol and then click Add.

5. Click to select NetBIOS protocol in the list, and then click OK.

6. restart your computer.

Also make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled in the Windows XP computer. To do this, follow these steps.

Turn on NetBIOS over TCP/IP

1. click onStart, click on Control Paneland then click on network connections and Internet.

2. click onnetwork connections.

3. right click onLocal area connectionand then click Properties.

4. click onInternet Protocol (TCP/IP)and then click Properties.

5. click on the tabgeneral and then click Advanced.

6. click on theWINS tab.

7. underNetBIOS setting, click Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP, and then clickOK twice.

8. click onclose to close the local area network connection properties dialog box.

9. close the network connections window.

After following the above steps, check if you can access the computer Windows XP of Windows 7 computer using the wireless connection.

I hope this helps. Let us know the results.

Thank you and best regards,

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Microsoft technical support.

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Windows 7 Start Menu is not displayed any search results

I use Windows 7 Ultimate on my computer. My Start Menu doesn't show any element when I search for it, or the search option works in Explorer.

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I tried to rebuild the index and also cutomising the start menu. The problem does not solve it.

When I use see results more option, I get the message below

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Thanks for keeping us posted and share information with us.

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'Computer', search, sign, all inherent in the Windows Start menu does not not in Windows 7 x 64

Menu start search does nothing (it is empty) and nor "see more results". Control Panel opens a blank window.

Computer [also the shortcut on the desktop], music, Documents, etc. also does nothing. The frequently used icons still work, for example Dropbox and Malware Bytes on this machine.
"All programs" also works.

Edit:
I just realized that the empty window of the Control Panel does not close. There will be no X-out and Alt - F4 does not work.

I ran the Windows Microsoft 'FixIt'. That said he could solve the problem of the research, this raises the problem of research, then he said he solved the problem of searching (and only this problem), but it did not work.

It seems that my computer was restarted in the night, or possibly to crash and restart. The first time that's happened I assumed it was my antivirus (Webroot) reboot or something similar, because the time was good for that. But now that it's happened a few times, I'm much less sure about. I'm not under what anyone from one day to the next (like the video compression or download).

I haven't restarted, which I really hope will solve this problem. But there are a lot of quirks of windows you set with reboot (as in new versions of Windows)... is not an oddity. This is a pretty big failure. It's not like "Oh, it is not recognizing the printer, I'll restart."

A successful operating system should not stop the side OS/usefulness of the user interface like this. Even if a reboot "suit", is a major issue.

I'm an advanced user but not a pro. I did it and the user support, I'm building my own PC, I have owned them for adults 20 years of age and I am a computer science major. Unfortunately, I don't have much experience with advanced Windows troubleshooting, I use usually just Google and a few tried and true solutions to the difficulty of the PC of the user. I never did anything with the Windows log files, and I'm not anywhere near MCSE, obviously.

Hi JCalton,

Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community Forums!

I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems during the search start, Control Panel, start menu and also in the Internet. Surely, I will try my best to solve the problem.

I would like to know more information on the issue, so that we can help you better.

-What is the "Microsoft FIXIT' you have tried to solve this problem?

-You receive error during the opening or closing of any folder or any application?

-Did you do changes on the computer before that

question?

Method 1:

Step 1: Place the computer in a clean boot state to check the issue
Start your computer in safe mode
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
If the issue is not persistent, then follow the article to find the cause of the same thing.

Step 2: I also suggest to keep the computer in clean boot mode and check if that helps.

A clean boot to check if startup item or services to third-party application is causing this issue.
You can read the following article to configure the computer to boot:
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: After the troubleshooting steps, see step 3 of the boot link to configure the computer to normal startup mode.

Method 2: For the problem with the search and Index, I suggest you follow the steps to run the troubleshooter from the link and check the status of the issue.

Open the troubleshooter for search and indexing

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-search-and-indexing-Troubleshooter

Method 3: Also, I suggest you run the Microsoft FIXIT from the link and if it helps.

Difficulty of Windows Desktop Search when it hangs or no display of results

http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_search/

Method 4: To make sure that your computer is virus free, I suggest you to run Microsoft Safety scanner and check if it helps.

Microsoft safety scanner
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again. The Microsoft Safety Scanner is not a replacement for the use of antivirus software that offers continuous protection. For a real-time protection that helps you keep your home or small office PC against viruses, spyware and other malicious software, download Microsoft Security Essentials.

Method 5: File system (CFS) Checker
SFC tool scans system files and replaces incorrect versions of system files by using the correct versions.

To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:
(a) click Startand type cmd in the box start the search.
(b) right click on cmd in the list and then click Run as administrator of and programs.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue
(c) at the command prompt, the following line and then press ENTER:
sfc/scannow

How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7?
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

Hope this information helps.

Windows 7 start menu will not work, no posted solution does seem to work

Hello colleagues

I am running Windows 7 on a Toshiba laptop. The question is a common one in the net but I tried all the solutions I can and nothing seems to work.

It happened once before and I rebooted and no problem then - restart now does nothing.

The only way I can get the menu up is to simultaneously press Ctrl and Alt and while that hurry, click on the start - menu this opens it - but release Ctrl and Alt and it disappears. Release one or the other button Ctrl or Alt and it sparkles. It is also the same if I try and access the hidden icons on the right side of the toolbar.

However it don't type anything in the function "search".

I can access 'Accessories' in 'Programs', but do a right click on "Command prompt" does nothing.

I restored the system twice. This has been done in safe mode. The problem continued.

Off fragging is not a problem, as I did, and it did nothing.

I did the process NVIDIA and the machine told me that the driver is working correctly.

I did all the difficulties I can running messages from the center of the action. What I can't do, however, is check for BIOS update from Toshiba or by a new NVIDIA driver because by clicking on the options either does not a screen (except if this is done also pressing Ctrl and Alt together), or when he does typing anything in the info boxes does not work : nothing comes.

This is also a feature to try anything in the space of fields such as deposit details to get an upgrade on my antivirus (AVG running) of type - information software simply not clap.

Extra when I'm looking to solve problems with the updates by clicking on the links produces no results unless I press Ctrl and Alt together - but release the buttons and the process stops.

Do not type like I said I have been in the nets and tried all the solutions - those that I can complete, such as restoration and so on does not solve the problem - and those who require the information in the boxes do not work as the letters etc in.

The new ideas/solutions gratefully received.

See you soon

John

Hi John,.

Appreciate you efforts to resolve the question and your suggestion will be beneficial to all members of the community who are facing similar problems.

In case you experience other problems with Windows in the future, feel free to post your request here on Windows Community Forums, we will be more than happy to help you.

In Windows 7, after the application of SP1, I can no longer access my phone book from the start menu or use the search function.

I just applied SP1. Until I applied this update that everything worked as I expected.

Since then, whenever I type anything in the search on the start menu, there is no result. The only exception to this is that if I type in a full path, for example "C:\Program Files\", how I get a list of files in that directory. If I type in everything that is not a path, as for example the letter p or the word 'paint', told me that "no element not corresponding to your research."

If I click 'more results', I get an error with a big red x box. The legend is "search query: = paint", for example if I searched for painting. The text is "Windows cannot find ': search query = painting '.» Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again. "I wasn't expecting this error box, but rather a window with a list of search results.

I have downloaded and run the troubleshooter of research - Mats_Run.search.exe. It tells me that no errors have been detected and gave me the option to reset the search. I did this, then waited a whole day to search for re - index, but the results are the same.

In addition, after reading a few other questions on the microsoft Web site, I've done different things which seem to as they should not work - I have turned me folder, active random registry settings options, etc.. Indeed, none of these things had an impact or shows something unusual.

Also, I can access is no longer my home directory from the start menu. If I click on my user name that appears in the upper right corner of the menu start, the start menu closes and nothing happens.

There are a few other circumstances where I can't reach my directory. For example, if I have an Explorer pointed toward a library, say "Downloads", if I click on my user name in the breadcrumb path, he will remain in the directory downloads instead of going to my home folder, as I expect. Also, if I click on my user name in the Favorites list in the left pane of the Explorer, I would expect the Explorer window to access my home folder. Instead, he remains in the folder where he currently resides.

As I said earlier, before applying the update it worked as expected.

Thanks a lot for your time!

Hello

Turn off or uncheck search in Windows Control Panel and restart the computer.
After the computer restarts, place a check for Windows Search and restart the computer. Then find the issue.
Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Turn-Windows-features-on-or-off

Also please take a look at the article that could help you.
The box "search programs and files" does not correctly display the search results in Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/977380

program in the start menu will not uninstall. Marked somewhere under the name "running".

"Stay Knctd" program was added to my Start menu when downloading music on Amazon/Music Oasis. This program is somehow marked as "on" and therefore will not uninstall...

Hey big Guy Rainier,.

You can try these steps and see if you can uninstall the program.

Step 1:

You can use the Task Manager to quit the program.

For more information, you can consult the following articles:

Exit a program that is not responding

End a process

Step 2:

After completing the process from the Task Manager, you can try to uninstall the program under programs and features.

Uninstall a program

Hope this information is useful.

My Start menu does not display files or recently used programs.

I tried to use system restore, and nothing works. My last restore point is today so there is no way I can restore in a framework as soon as possible. I don't remember what happened who made these changes a few days ago. My laptop has just decided to make a repair or something and it started from there. At the same time, my windows media player cannot minimize the mini Player as well and also a few changes I make to the start menu cannot be saved. I use a Fujitsu Lifebook S series.

Hi coolrubygal,

Scan of AV scan anti-virus - using any AV software, you have installed, then Malwarebytes to be on the safe side.

If it is only with this account, it is corrupt. Your user profile may be corrupted. To fix this use http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-vista/Fix-a-corrupted-user-profile.

I would consider it the highest priority that other procedures are General and you have now isolated the problem only one account - so, in theory, once we fix that the problem should be solved. Hold off on everything until it's over and you have verified that the problem is solved.

If this does not solve the problem (it should really - I'll be very surprised if it isn't), then continue with the other steps. Even if the issue is resolved, I'd still run AV controls when you are finished, because who could have easily caused the problem in the first place. Other running procedures also would not hurt that he would check that things are otherwise very much so I hope it does not return the problem and we can ID and solve these problems (if there is) until they get no worse.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!

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