Search Bar/Start Menu Not Working After Windows 11 24H2 Update FIX

Is your Search Bar or Start Menu unresponsive after the Windows 11 24H2 update? You're not alone! This common issue can disrupt your workflow, but don't worry—we've got the solutions you need. In this video, you'll learn step-by-step methods to fix the Search Bar and Start Menu so your system runs smoothly again.

Follow these simple steps to restore functionality in no time!

Procedure to Fix the Issue:

Restart Windows Explorer:

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Find Windows Explorer in the list.
Right-click and select Restart.
Rebuild Windows Search Index:

Go to Settings - Privacy & Security - Search Permissions - Advanced Search Indexer Settings.
Click on Advanced, then Rebuild under Troubleshooting.
Run Windows Troubleshooter for Search and Indexing:

Open Settings - System - Troubleshoot - Other Troubleshooters.

Find Search and Indexing and click Run.

Follow the on-screen instructions to fix issues automatically.
Reset Start Menu and Search Bar Settings:

Open Windows Terminal (Admin) and run these commands one by one:

Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost | Reset-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Search | Reset-AppxPackage

Repair System Files with SFC and DISM Commands:

Open Command Prompt (Admin) and enter:

sfc /scannow

After the scan, run:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

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00:00 Intro
00:18 Solution 1
02:01 Solution 2
04:03 Solution 3
05:20 Outro