Fresh install of lubuntu synaptic is missing the search box in the tool bar
Solution 1
sudo apt-get install apt-xapian-index
sudo update-apt-xapian-index -vf
From: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1178974
Solution 2
If the other answers don't help then try:
sudo apt-get install --reinstall synaptic
sudo dpkg-reconfigure synaptic
It worked for me.
Solution 3
forums linuxmint suggests installing apt-xapian-index when the box is present but grayed out. This solution also works in this case where the Quick Filter box is completely missing.
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CW Holeman II over 1 year
A complete new install of lubuntu 11.10 [...17.10] has synaptic 0.75.2ubuntu7 [...0.84.2]. Previously when using synaptic on another system there was a search box in the tool bar where a search string could be entered which would reduce the displayed packages as the string was being entered. The box is not being displayed nor do I find any setting to enable/disable it.
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Admin over 11 yearsthis is still a bug in 12.10 Lubuntu however solved with the answer provided
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Admin about 8 yearsexperienced in lubuntu 15.10, fixed with provided answer
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JoZ3 about 11 yearsUnfortunately this solution does not work for me (ubuntu x64 12.10 fresh install)
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aryndin about 8 yearsworks for ubuntu 16.04
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Taylor Ramirez about 8 yearsNeeded this in Ubuntu GNOME 16.04 as well.
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neuronet almost 8 yearsWhat are these commands doing? What are we installing? Just giving the link is dangerous, as it might die. Would be nice to have an explanation.