Windows key search never returns applications


  1. throb
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    Windows key search never returns applications


    Hey all,
    I cannot figure this one out.
    In the past I have used the windows key and then would type the name of the application and it would find it and I could run it that way.
    However, with Win10 that appears to have vanished. I only get options to search the web.
    Anyone have a solution for this?
    Thanks!
    Rob
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  3. Berton
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    Win10 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home, Win7, Linux Mint
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    In Win7 pressing the Windows key brought up the Start menu with its Search box, not present on Win10 Start menu. However, one can use the Windows key + the R key to bring up the Run box to type a name in, just checked it by typing in Firefox and it opened the browser just fine, maybe a tad slower than clicking the icon.
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  4. caperjack
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    insider build 10586.3 win10 pro 64
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    I can search and open apps with ,,,windows key + S
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  6. throb
    Posts : 2
    Windows 10
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    caperjack said:
    I can search and open apps with ,,,windows key + S
    Unfortunately it doesn't work for me.
    I know there are apps that are installed (even ones I installed in the last day) and they do not show up either with the windows key or the win+s combo.

    Rob
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