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Thatcherw
Jul 14, 2026Iron Contributor
I can't type text into the search box on the taskbar
When I click the search box on the taskbar, the cursor blinks normally, but the keyboard doesn't respond, so I can't enter any search terms. Pressing the Win + S shortcut also fails to bring up the ...
KapilArya
Jul 14, 2026MVP
Can you pls try this:
Press Win + R, type C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe and click Ok.
Now use Search, see if issue is resolved.
If issue still persists, refer this fix:
https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-cant-type-in-windows-10-search-bar
Let us know if this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.