If the Windows search bar is not working for you, here is how to fix it. These steps don't need a restart.


Steps to resolving the issue. ----------------------------- Open an Administrator Command Prompt and enter the command below. ```

```
msdt.exe -ep WindowsHelp id SearchDiagnostic
```
```

![](https://darryldias.me/wp-content/uploads/windows_search_fix_cmd-1024x568.png)
The command will open a dialogue window.

![](https://darryldias.me/wp-content/uploads/windows_search_fix_troubleshoot_welcome_screen-1024x789.png)
Click next.

![](https://darryldias.me/wp-content/uploads/windows_search_fix_troubleshoot_options-1024x789.png)
Now check "Can't start a search or see results" and "Files, folders, apps, or settings don't appear in results." Then click next.

![](https://darryldias.me/wp-content/uploads/windows_search_fix_troubleshoot_soloution-1024x789.png)
Now click on Try these repairs as an administrator. It will run the troubleshooter and hopefully fix the problem.

![](https://darryldias.me/wp-content/uploads/windows_search_fix_troubleshoot_fixed-1024x789.png)
If this worked, it should display Fixed with a green check mark.

That's it, folks.