I am getting a message that my Windows Search has been disabled. What can I do?

In the event an error message that your Windows Search engine has been disabled, please follow the steps below to resolve:

Using Task Manager:

1. Open Task Manager ( using option A or B )
   1. Press the CTRL+SHIFT+ESC buttons on your keyboard (This should open Task Manager immediately. Continue to Step 2)
   2.  Right-Click any empty space on the Taskbar

3. Select Task Manager from the menu options

2. Click the "Services" tab on from the menu on the right. If the menu is collapsed (shows icons only), the click the Puzzle piece also shown in th picture below.

3. In the list of Services locate and right-click WSearch, (previously called "Search"), then select "Restart".

Using Control Panel:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows key and R (WIN + R) to open the RUN command. 
2. Type Control and press ENTER or click OK to open the Control Panel 

3. Control Panel → System and Security → Windows Tools (Previously known as Administrative Tools) → Services

4. Locate Windows Search, in the list (as shown below) and double-click it.
5. A prompt will appear, click STOP and allow the process to complete.

1. Click Start to run the search service again and press OK. The search should now be running properly.

Important: Never stop any services unless you are aware of what they do or have clear instructions by your IT support team.

If these methods do not resolve the issue, please create a ticket with Desktop Support team here , stop by the TSC in Science Center 129  or call 610-660-2920 for further assistance.