Unable to use Search in Windows 11

[Jonnathan Radenz]

The search function has never been operable for me since getting Windows 11 a year ago.  From the Taskbar, Start, or Explorer, when I try to type in the search box, it basically freezes and then closes the app or window.  I've tried all the possible fixes that I can think of, and many others I've come across in forums and support pages, except an inplace upgrade/repair.  

Any suggestions, experience, or solutions will be very appreciated.  Thank you.  

[#2]

Please run Search and Indexing troubleshooter from Settings app > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. Let us know what it reports back.

Also, suggest you to rebuild search index, see if that helps.

[#3]

I've already tried those two things several times.  Changed nothing for me.

[#4]

I've started having the same problem after this week's cumulative update. Tried everything you've mentioned - still nothing. HELP!

[#5]

@blakelylaw I finally did an in place upgrade and search is working.  Widgets no longer work, but I can deal with that.