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Thatcherw
Jan 20, 2026Iron Contributor
Windows 11 Taskbar Search Box Keeps Loading After Opening
After upgrading the system to Windows 11, clicking on the taskbar search box continuously displays a loading state (spinning circle or no results). However, the search function works normally on anot...
KapilArya
Jan 21, 2026MVP
Hello,
Open Task Manager, go to Details. Find SearchHost.exe and click End task.
If issue still persists, you can refer other suggestions in this fix:
https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-windows-11-search-not-working
Let us know if this helps!
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