Windows Search box not running commands

[greekman1234]

Hi,

I'm running Win 7 64 bit. I used to be able to run commands from the search box(start => search programs and files)

This doesn't work any more. Now if I put in cmd or regedit, and hit enter...nothing happens.

Any ideas how to fix this? Thanks.

 

[C-11]

Try suggestions here
Search box in start menu does not work - Windows 7 Forums

 

[Jacee]

Have you tried using the 'run' box?

 

[greekman1234]

Thanks for the help.

Solved it via:

What happened to the Run command?

The run command wasn't on the start menu.

 

[C-11]

Hi,

I'm running Win 7 64 bit. I used to be able to run commands from the search box(start => search programs and files)

I thought your problem was the search box is why I posted the link.

The Run box I know very well.

Windows logo key + R or put it on the Start menu like you found out.
Run Commands for Windows 7 - Windows 7 Forums

 

[lmshatraw]

I also get the SEARCH NOT EXECUTING THE COMMAND but the RUN does work. I found many VIRUSES on the users PC they have the issue on, cleaned MANY of them but search still does not execute the command typed into the search line---i.e. CMD Regedit, etc.. Apparently a 'switch' was flipped to not allow the command to execute.

I notice some answers do not address the direct question of why the SEARCH does nor execute the command, Using the RUN does not answer the question.

So I too am still searching for a resolution.