Windows 10 cannot search programs anymore

It used to be that i was able to hit the windows key and start typing in things but i cant do it anymore.. i have to find it through the 'all apps' and the program im trying to find isn't in there but i know i could find it from searching for it.. help is welcome

1. The Cortana box is your search box. Why not just simply use it ?

2. If you right click at Start button, Search is on the list.

davidhk said:

1. The Cortana box is your search box.
2. If you right click at Start button, Search is on the list.

not sure by what you mean with cortana, and if i right click the start button 'search' isnt on the list. or maybe im missing something?

Edit: i found it, thank but im still confused about cortana

davidhk said:

1. The Cortana box is your search box. Why not just simply use it ?

2. If you right click at Start button, Search is on the list.

clicking on cortana or search results in nothing.

davidhk said:

yeah, i hate to disappoint but i do not have that

Post a screenshot of the same area.

davidhk said:

Post a screenshot of the same area.

Bandicam cuts it short, sorry.
Edit: if it helps in windows services program, the windows search is running and set to automatic (before i beleive it was set to automatic with delay something like that)

I won't ask you why, but you don't see what I showed you because.....................

1. You have the taskbar switched to the side vertically.

2. You, or someone, have hidden the Cortana search box.

You don't have to do it. But, if you wonder what did I mean by " have hidden the Cortana box "...............

Right click at an open spot of your taskbar > click Cortana > click Show search box.