windows search missing from windows features

[garegin]

both of the logs are attached below.

[Boggin]

That CBS log would have been a lot easier to read if you had used the cmd I posted in Reply #11 but the SFCFix log says there isn't any corruption.

Did the sfc /scannow report that it was unable to repair some files ?

[garegin]

The SFC didn't throw any throw any errors.
The sfcdetails.txt is attached below.

Thanks

[Boggin]

These registry changes may get Windows Search started for you. http://www.kapilarya.com/fix-windows-search-service-failed-to-start-in-windows-8-1

[Willy2]

Perhaps this works:
- Open CMD.exe and run execute this *.bat file.

[garegin]

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/df7fe865-b712-4938-bfcd-ea6a2661f14a/desktop-search-doesnt-work-windows-81?forum=w8itprogeneral

I also found this. will try it in an hour

[garegin]

ok. disabling it and and enabling it via (dism.exe /online /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:SearchEngine-Client-Package and dism.exe /online /enable-Feature /FeatureName:SearchEngine-Client-Package) fixed it. It still doesn't show up in windows features. anyone have any ideas? where does windows features get its list anyway.

[Boggin]

It's part of the OS and given what you have tried, perhaps it's time to consider a Refresh.

http://www.7tutorials.com/how-refresh-windows-8-installation-without-losing-your-data

[Willy2]

- Did you run the file I posted ? It registeres a number of files and that's need for features in the "Settings"  menu to show up.

[garegin]

no, I didn't try your tip in re-registering the system files. apparently, Windows Search shouldn't even be listed in windows features. I just disabled and re-enabled it through dism and everything works now.

[Boggin]

So there is a difference in Features for Win 8.1 to Win 7.

Can you post the dism cmds you used - will save me a Google and can help others.

[garegin]

dism /Online /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:"SearchEngine-Client-Package" /NoRestart

dism /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:"SearchEngine-Client-Package" /NoRestart

[Boggin]

Thanks for those - perhaps I should have added a bit to my question as to how you were able to access Command Prompt (Admin) if you weren't able to type anything.

Parts of Win 8.1 are still an enigma to me - perhaps it would have helped if I'd installed it but after reading all of the early horror stories from Win 8.0, decided that valour didn't come into it

[Shane]

I have been gone the last 3 weeks on an insane programming session, so i am just now getting back to the forum posts. I have over 100+ threads to look over, this thread is over 3 pages long, so I didnt read all of it lol

I just wanted to see how things are at this point?

Shane

[Rick]

Shane, today, in task scheduler; I noticed the search feature was set to disabled, never ran
also noted that some programs were set to run in vista; thing is, I upgraded to win7 these past few days

yes, I changed the search to enabled, reviewed all the tasks and set them to win7

See photo;

[Shane]

That is the built in windows defender, and if you have another AV installed then it would have been set to disabled as it isnt suppose to be on or run when there is another AV on the system. Never have more than one AV at a time.

Shane