Search option disappeared in Windows 7(Start Menu)


  1. brat02
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    Windows 7 64-bit pro
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    Search option disappeared in Windows 7(Start Menu)


    Reinstalled Windows 7 pro 64-bit for my friend's PC but after Windows updates the Search ( search programs and files ) the line under All Programs has disappeared ((
    this is a screenshot from my computer to explain better what I am talking about

    please help, how to get it back?

    P.S. I am NOT talking about Search link on the right hand side, PLEASE see the screenshot

    Last edited by Brink; 07 May 2012 at 14:23. Reason: embedded image
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  3. xxxdannyxxx
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    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
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    Hello brat02

    Firstly make sure windows search is enabled in windows features if not tick and reboot - Windows Features - Enable or Disable -

    Or Windows Search - Turn On or Off

    Run this up to 3 times or until the result comes back clear - SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    Ive not heard of a windows update doing this before, if all else fails do you have a system restore point available before you did the updates - System Restore

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