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CelesteStarr
Iron Contributor
Jun 17, 2026

After updating to Windows 11, I can't type text into the Start menu search box

When I click the search box on the Start menu, the cursor blinks normally but the keyboard does not respond, and I cannot type any text. Restarting File Explorer or logging out and back in provides a temporary fix, but the problem reoccurs after a while.

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  • Charlotteicl's avatar
    Charlotteicl
    Copper Contributor

    Sometimes, user profile corruption causes such issues. Create a new user account and see if the problem persists there.