Search for and uninstall KB5066835 in Windows updates and then reboot.
Search bar not fixed on Windows 11 25H2
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Daniel
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I am having an issue with Windows Search and have already tried every common troubleshooting step, but the problem persists.
I have already attempted the following fixes with no success:
Restarting Windows Explorer via Task Manager.
Running the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter.
Rebuilding the Search Index from Indexing Options in Control Panel.
Checking for and installing all available Windows Updates.
Running the System File Checker (sfc /scannow) in an elevated Windows Terminal.
Running the official Microsoft "Reset Windows Search" PowerShell script to reinstall the search feature.
Despite all these efforts, the issue remains unresolved. I've tried multiple suggestions from Microsoft forums and articles.
(The searchbar is green bcz i changed it with the theme)
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Maxwell Morris 0 Reputation points2025-10-10T23:01:35.33+00:00 I have the exact same issue and nothing will fix it. Was forced into updating to Windows 11 recently and has been nothing but hell
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Gary Thomas 0 Reputation points2025-10-14T17:22:00.2+00:00 10/14/25, after 4 days in 25H2, I booted up to find my 'windows icon(start) & my Search Area Un-responsive! like the user above, I attempted the actions recommended with no avail. As a 'last resort, I am in the process of a complete Reinstall which appears to be Hanging Up & in never-ending "spin" mode in the "Getting Updates Box", & yes with over 40 years experience from Windows 3.1, and a retired Network Ops Mgr, my internet connection is fine!.. so What's up with this recurring issue?
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Albert Akhmetov 0 Reputation points2025-10-16T17:13:35.84+00:00 It looks like the solution from this link works:https://www.reddit.com/r/WindowsHelp/comments/1jht1up/windows_11_search_bar_has_recently_been_very_slow/?embed_host_url=https://www.elevenforum.com/t/start-menu-search-not-working-right-typing-causes-loading.34654/update: After restarting, the search freezes again :-(
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AndyChips 116 Reputation points2025-10-20T14:17:37.4166667+00:00 We're being plagued with this in our org.
It makes the PC almost unusable to a non tech-savvy user.
Come on, MS, this is not an isolated problem. FIX IT!
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Patrick Tak 0 Reputation points2025-10-22T06:02:16.6833333+00:00 We have the same issue within our org for two month now. The strange thing is that it's not on all devices, but we are getting more and more people with the issue.
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SUMIT 0 Reputation points2025-10-25T04:55:17.72+00:00 After facing the issue, I fresh install my os from manufacturer recovery drive, which was windows 23h2 and it was running without any issue but when I again updated it to the 25h2, the issue is back. So, you can try any older than version 25h2.
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Griffin, Mike 90 Reputation points2025-10-23T15:35:12.18+00:00 -
Patrick Tak 0 Reputation points
2025-10-24T08:58:56.31+00:00 Found the update, but after an uninstall of the KB and reboot the issue is still there.
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Daniel 35 Reputation points
2025-10-30T09:41:48.2566667+00:00 This fixed the issue but then it would return u back to 24h2 version of windows.
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Nicci G 5 Reputation points2025-10-30T16:30:08.0333333+00:00 After the reboot that KB reinstall itself. Does that the issue will come back?
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John Bown 0 Reputation points2025-11-01T16:51:11.7666667+00:00 I can confirm that uninstalling KB5066835 does fix the issue.
Despite Microsoft claiming that "This update addresses an issue that could cause Windows Search to successfully load very slowly, taking over 10 seconds to load before you can use it" it appears that the update actually introduced the issue.
Applies to both 24H2 and 25H2.
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Quinnie Quoc 6,235 Reputation points Independent Advisor2025-10-08T13:41:03.0166667+00:00 Hi,
Since the usual fixes haven’t resolved the issue, we recommend checking for any third-party software or background services that might be interfering with search indexing. You can also try creating a new local user profile to see if the issue is profile-specific. In some cases, corrupted user settings can block search from functioning properly.
If the problem persists across profiles, we may need to review event logs or run a deeper diagnostic. Let us know if you’d like help with that—we’re here to support you every step of the way.
If my answer is useful for you, please vote for it.
Best regards,
Quinnie Quoc.
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Maxwell Morris 0 Reputation points
2025-10-10T23:02:03.86+00:00 nothing will fix
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Jared Nagle 0 Reputation points2025-10-13T10:50:56.5633333+00:00 I am also facing this issue ever since I enabled secure boot on my system. I don't think it is related, but I've faced it for the past 3 days.
I can see that whenever I start typing something, it attempts to search for about 1 second, then freezes. I can scroll the results, but it no longer responds to my input.
I also notice that a sub-process of "search" called "Crashpad" spawns each time, however I don't know which log events to look out for in the event viewer or how to filter them out.
none of the above fixes have worked for me thus far.
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Gary Thomas 0 Reputation points
2025-10-14T17:27:59.5633333+00:00 Has 'update Tuesday' totally Fubared Windows11 25H2?
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Nicci G 5 Reputation points
2025-10-22T15:41:33.7266667+00:00 It has nothing to do with any app it is Microsoft updates that caused this issue. It needs to be FIXED it is a pain in the rear
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Daniel 35 Reputation points
2025-11-03T11:02:57.0633333+00:00 I uninstalled KB5064401 in Windows update and it work on me. I found out that some of the devices have a different Windows update to uninstall to make it work.