In the case of Avast at least, once you switch the shields back on, the Start menu search may continue working as it should. You could just try disabling your Avast shields temporarily, which should get the Start menu search back.

( Windows Defender itself has become a viable, secure option in recent years.) Avast is one culprit, so try uninstalling that if you have it, then find an alternative if need be.

This is a kind of token, connecting your widget and Google Maps API. More specifically, from now on to display Google Maps on your website you need to get a Google Maps API key. To be clear, we’re not suggesting here that you should disable and completely remove all third-party antivirus software from your device, but based on feedback here and across the Internet, certain programs cause Windows Search to malfunction. One of the main reasons Google Maps stopped working on your site may be the changes in Google policies concerning the work of Google Maps, announced on 16 July. Data helps make Google services more useful for you. Disable/Restart Third-Party Antivirus, Enable Windows Firewall In addition, running the SFC utility in Windows 10 Safe Mode could solve the problem for you, so that’s worth a shot if doing it in regular Windows 10 fails. Give that the Start menu search is a system process, any errors in it should be detected by using the SFC utility. Under Privacy, click on Clear browsing data. Scroll down to the bottom and click on Show advanced settings. This will scan your system files for any errors and corruptions and automatically attempt to fix them. How to Fix: Google Search Engine Not Working in Chrome Click on the tab in the upper right hand corner that lets you go to your Chrome settings.

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