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Wishpergaming
Copper Contributor
Mar 22, 2026

How to fix Taskbar Search not responding or application not opening

To fix Taskbar search not loading or application not opening

note: This works either on Windows 11/Windows 11 Pro

1. Open run by pressing Windows key + R key on your keyboard

2. Type explorer.exe

note: You can either type Explorer.exe/explorer.exe/EXPLORER.EXE

3. Click ok

and now Windows will refresh the Taskbar search or the application 

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2 Replies

  • MaverickLincoln's avatar
    MaverickLincoln
    Iron Contributor
    Mar 26, 2026

    Press Win+R, type explorer.exe, and press Enter to refresh the taskbar and resolve the issue where the search function isn't responding.

  • Creedeer's avatar
    Creedeer
    Copper Contributor
    Mar 24, 2026

    Restarting the Windows Explorer process is a common and effective way to resolve issues with the Taskbar search or applications not opening properly in Windows 11 or Windows 11 Pro.