The search box is missing in Windows Explorer and the search is not available from the Start button on the desktop

I want to search my hard drive for a file.

I open explore and there is no search box, or all the options to search.

I click Start.  There is no box that allows me to type in the name, I'm looking for.

Any suggestions on what setting or service may be disabled or stopped which disables the search options?

Hi jhblzk.  The name of the service is Windows Search, but even if it has been disabled, you should always see the box "search programs and files".  No harm to check though.  Press the Windows key and r on your keyboard and type:

services.msc

and click OK.  Scroll down the page until you find and make sure that the startup type is set to automatic (delayed start) and the service status is started.  If this is not the case, click on start and OK your change.

If the service does not exist, go to programs and features in Control Panel and click on "turn Windows features turn on or off.  Scroll down and check Windows Search.  OK, your changes and restart.  The search box appears when you click Start now?

MVP (Windows desktop experience)

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