Run the CTF Loader

CTF Loader is the service that manages the Alternative User Input and the Office Language in Windows 10 and 11. Running it tends to fix the Windows Search bar for lots of people.

1. Open a Run box Win + R.
2. Copy and paste the following file path:

C:Windowssystem32ctfmon.exe

1. Select OK or press Enter.

Always Run CTF Loader at Startup

If the problem recurs after a system reboot, try forcing the CTF Loader to launch at startup with this workaround.

1. Open Run Win + R.
2. Type the following path and press the Enter key:

C:Windowssystem32

1. Locate and right-click ctfmon.exe and select > Send to > Desktop (create shortcut). Show more options for Windows 11 only.
2. Open another Run box and run the following command:shell:common startup

Drag and drop ctfmon – Shortcut from your desktop to the File Explorer window.

Then Restart your computer, and ensure it works

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