I have a problem with windows search service. Although it is enabled in "Control panel/Programs/Turn Windows features on or off", it is disabled in services.msc. Because of that search in windows explorer and start menu don't work. Is there any way to run this service?
P.S. I've just installed some third-party software, this may be the reason.
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I can't speak for the third party software, it is possible that it has disabled the service - you may want to uninstall it or find out the reasons in case they conflict with each other.
However, to enable a disabled service, all you do is:
Go in to computer management, (Click the Start Orb > Right click on Computer > Click on Manage)
Next, go down to Services and Applications > Services and look for Windows Search Service
Make sure that this is set to Automatic (Delayed Start).
Edit based on comments.
I have no idea why the service would not be there if it is installed correctly. At your own risk, you can recreate the service by typing the following at a command prompt:
SC create WSearch binPath= "C:\Windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe /Embedding" Tried a few other things and finally I gave up and reinstalled Windows. Now I have a habit to create restore points!
