

While not every method might be applicable to your scenario, it’s worth it to follow every potential fix in order and exclude those that are not applicable. Down below, you’ll discover a collection of methods that other users in a similar situation have successfully deployed in order to fix the problem. If you’re currently struggling to resolve this particular issue, this article will present you with several different troubleshooting strategies. If this scenario is applicable, you can resolve the issue by rebuilding the icon cache or changing the icon cache to force a reset. This issue can also occur if the icon cache file has become corrupted. The icon cache file is glitched – There’s one recurring glitch that has plagued Windows 10 since it’s launch.Upon checking this option, several affected users have reported that the issue was resolved. Windows is not configured to save taskbar thumbnail previews – As a lot of users have reported, this particular issue can occur if your operating system is configured to avoid saving taskbar thumbnail previews.To save your time, I've prepared ready-to-use Registry files which include both tweaks described above. This will move the search box down to the bottom edge of the Cortana pane. Under the key you have created, which is HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search\Flighting\Override, create a new 32-bit DWORD value. There is another Registry tweak you should apply. It is possible to make the search box appear at the bottom of this new search pane. That's why it is required to turn Cortana into an icon as your first step. With the search box enabled on the taskbar, the floating search box will not work. Note: Having Cortana's search box disabled for the taskbar is mandatory. Voila, the floating search box is enabled: Now, click on the Cortana icon you enabled or press the Win + S shortcut keys on your keyboard. The Registry tweak should take effect instantly.Note: Even if you are running 64-bit Windows you must still create a 32-bit DWORD value.Set its value to 1. On the right, create a new 32-Bit DWORD value ImmersiveSearch.Here, create a new subkey Override as shown below.See how to go to a Registry key with one click. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search\Flighting Right-click the taskbar and enable Cortana - Show icon in the context menu.To enable Floating Search in Windows 10 (Immersive Cortana), do the following. To try this feature in action, you need to apply a Registry tweak. Here are a couple of screenshots which demonstrate the feature in action. Same as Cortana, it uses the Win + S hotkey to activate the UI. At the moment of this writing, the floating search box provides the same feature you could find in Cortana in the taskbar.
