How do I activate Cortana search bar?

I recently upgraded from Windows 7 Ultimate to 10 Pro. I am unable to activate the Cortana search bar. When I right click the task bar and go to "Cortana" I only get the two options, "Hidden" and "Show Cortana Icon". 
Apparently you cannot use the search bar when you have "use small taskbar buttons" activated in taskbar properties.

11 people found this reply helpful

·

Was this reply helpful?

Sorry this didn't help.

Great! Thanks for your feedback.

How satisfied are you with this reply?

Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.

How satisfied are you with this reply?

Thanks for your feedback.

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand the inconvenience caused to you and apologize for the delay in response.

Yes, you are right. In order to access Search bar on Task bar you need to uncheck Use small Taskbar Buttons from the properties of taskbar.

1. Right click on the task bar.

2. Select Properties.

3. Uncheck the box against Use small Taskbar Buttons.

4. Click apply and ok.

This will help you to access the search bar on task bar.

Hope this information will help the other Community members.  For further assistance feel free to post your queries in Microsoft forums. We will be glad to assist you.

Thank You.

12 people found this reply helpful

·

Was this reply helpful?

Sorry this didn't help.

Great! Thanks for your feedback.

How satisfied are you with this reply?

Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.

How satisfied are you with this reply?

Thanks for your feedback.

 
 

Question Info


Last updated April 20, 2025 Views 3,065 Applies to: