Windows 10: Windows 10 search broken icons

Discus and support Windows 10 search broken icons in Cortana to solve the problem; [ATTACH] Hello everyone, I have a problem with applications in search not displaying their icons. Most of the apps are the ones coming from Windows... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by ACP_1993, Sep 30, 2020.

  1. ACP_1993 Win User

    Windows 10 search broken icons


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    Hello everyone, I have a problem with applications in search not displaying their icons. Most of the apps are the ones coming from Windows Store. Even the Windows Store has a broken icon. Any way to fix this?

    :)
     
    ACP_1993, Sep 30, 2020
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  2. Arul_D Win User

    Search Box Reduced to Magnifying Glass Icon

    Hi,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the settings to show the search icon.


    • Right click on the search bar

    • Click on search

    • Check show search icon
    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.
     
    Arul_D, Sep 30, 2020
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  3. Broken Icons Appearing

    Hi Nick,

    We still can't identify what causing this broken icons issue. To get more closely at the root cause, we need additional information:

    • When did the issue start?
    • Have you made any changes prior to this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • Does it happen to all the apps icon you are trying to search?

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Marilou Ser, Sep 30, 2020
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  4. Windows 10 search broken icons

    Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Sep 30, 2020
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