Windows 7: Lost the Windows search feature, even in services in comp management

midifighter · 17 Dec 2010

I was disabling features in windows to try to improve performance. I disabled windows search but now its gone. tried a scan check in command prompt for windows file and it said everythings fine. when i try to press the windows button and f it says that there is no program associated with this action. how can i get my windows search feature back?

Golden · 17 Dec 2010

Hi Midifighter,

I'll edit this thread and post some steps - don't go away.

Steps:

1. Click Start, and right-click on Manage - > this opens the Management Console
2. Click Services and Applications, then click Services
- scroll down to Windows Search
- does it say "Disabled" as per the image below?
3. Right Click on Windows Search, and then click Properties
4. Change Disabled to Automatic as per the image.
5. Click Apply, Click OK, and then close the Management Console.
6. Reboot your PC

Everything should now be good to go. Let me know how you get on.
Golden

richc46 · 17 Dec 2010

Welcome
While golden looks for additional information, give this a try
Windows Search - Turn On or Off

midifighter · 19 Dec 2010

wow you guys got too me quick! much thanks. got it all workin now

Golden · 19 Dec 2010

Good stuff! Come back if you need more help

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