Windows 11 Start/Search Issue

Has anyone seen or have this issue? Also will Microsoft release a fix for it prior to Windows 11 launch?

When I typically open a UNC path aka \\servername, I usually hit the Winkey and start to enter the UNC path and press enter. However in Windows 11 this is not working. I have to do windows key + R to get the run prompt then enter the UNC path there. This worked perfectly in windows 8 and 10, but does not work on windows 11. Any idea?

Conversation 4 comments

  • lwetzel

    Premium Member
    24 September, 2021 - 11:39 am

    <p>Working absolutely perfect on my machines.</p>

  • justdavid

    27 September, 2021 - 4:33 am

    <p>It is working for me as well</p>

  • colmob

    Premium Member
    28 September, 2021 - 8:00 pm

    <p>Working here too, I’m on build 222000.194</p>

  • poder75

    07 October, 2021 - 3:21 pm

    <p>Thanks everyone! I had to do a clean install and it works. I did an in-place upgrade and it wasn’t working.</p>

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