Windows 10 search not working? Try restarting your computer. As silly as this may sound, a simple restart tends to be the solution to most software issues you may encounter.

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CONFUSED Windows users are complaining that their computer search function has stopped working. The Windows Search feature on Windows 10 appears to be having issues around the world.

If the Microsoft Store search bar is missing or not working on your Windows 11/10 computer, here are some proven fixes for the issue.