My "search" disappeared from my start menu?


  1. leif
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    My "search" disappeared from my start menu?


    For some reason when I click on my windows orb, Search option is missing. Now there is empty white space between "my programs link on bottom and my lists of recently opened programs. I have W7 premium 64 bit.
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Leif,

    You might double check to see if you may have turned Windows Search off by mistake.

    Windows Search - Turn On or Off

    Hope this helps,
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  4. derekimo
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    See if this tutorial helps you out,

    Windows Search - Turn On or Off

    Edit: Shawn is faster than I am.
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