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MaverickLincoln
Aug 28, 2026Iron Contributor
Search box just stops working after one letter
So I've been dealing with this weird issue for a while now. Every time I try to search for something—either in the taskbar or in File Explorer—it just locks up. In File Explorer, I can only type one...
SmoothGaming-4739
Aug 29, 2026Tin Contributor
I suggest repairing it by installing current version of windows exactly as Microsoft mentioned in this link:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/install-upgrade/fix-issues-by-reinstalling-the-current-version-of-windows
Although it says Reinstalls the same version of Windows already on your PC, Repairs system files and components and Preserves your apps, files, and settings. But for worst case, I still recommend to backup your important data in external device like pen drive, Drive, etc