Cannot type in Search Box of Windows 10, or use Sticky Notes

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This seems to be not uncommon. I did a factory reset of my PC and installed Windows 10 Pro from a recently created USB flash drive - using microsoft's Media Creation Tool, so the Win 10 version is 21H2 from late February 2022.I found the suggestion to run ctfmon.exe in an Administrator Command Prompt window, then it works. But on reboot, often the issue returns.I would like a more permanent solution to this issue - where I cannot type in the Search Box, or on any Sticky Notes- but I can cut & paste to use them. What gives?HELP!!!

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