Search Not Typing or Responding Windows 11 Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: Search not typing due to Search service or ctfmon issue. Restart SearchHost.exe in Task Manager and ensure ctfmon is running.

Fix

Task Manager → Details → SearchHost.exe → End task

Get-Process ctfmon

If not running: Start-Process ctfmon

Settings → Privacy & security → Searching Windows → Advanced → Rebuild

Settings → Apps → Reset Windows Search

Againly runs check_windows11_ui to detect search issues.

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