Windows 10: Strange characters showing when searching for anything in the Windows 11 start menu

Discus and support Strange characters showing when searching for anything in the Windows 11 start menu in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When I search for anything in the start menu, weird characters start appearing in the search results. Below are some of the screenshots of the search... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ShubhRathi, May 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM.

  1. SHUBHRATHI
    ShubhRathi Win User

    Strange characters showing when searching for anything in the Windows 11 start menu


    When I search for anything in the start menu, weird characters start appearing in the search results. Below are some of the screenshots of the search results.

    :)
     
    ShubhRathi, May 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
    #1
  2. PHILLIP PIO
    Phillip Pio Win User

    Start Menu Search

    Hi,

    About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

    • Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana    . It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

    We'll look forward to your response.
     
    Phillip Pio, May 18, 2025 at 6:46 AM
    #2
  3. J39DOFFKJSD
    j39dofFkjsd Win User
    j39dofFkjsd, May 18, 2025 at 6:46 AM
    #3
  4. TOMO-JAPAN
    tomo-japan Win User

    Strange characters showing when searching for anything in the Windows 11 start menu

    Windows 11 start menu 'suggested list' does not show files.

    After deleting a file from the Windows 11 Start Menu "Suggested List", it does not appear in the "Suggested List" even if the file is used again.

    Is there any solution other than initialization? I want you to tell me.
     
    tomo-japan, May 18, 2025 at 6:46 AM
    #4
Thema:

Strange characters showing when searching for anything in the Windows 11 start menu

Loading...

  1. Strange characters showing when searching for anything in the Windows 11 start menu - Similar Threads - Strange characters showing

  2. Strange characters showing when searching for anything in the Windows 11 start menu

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Strange characters showing when searching for anything in the Windows 11 start menu: When I search for anything in the start menu, weird characters start appearing in the search results. Below are some of the screenshots of the search results....

  3. text files shows strange characters

    in Windows 10 Customization
    text files shows strange characters: Hello everyone,I have a text file that shows strange characters as in the attached picture below, could you help on how to correct/replace them in the main/original language?...

  4. Apps not showing when searched Start Menu Windows 10

    in Cortana
    Apps not showing when searched Start Menu Windows 10: Apps like Calculator, Notepad, etc, work fine and appear in the search bar when you type for it. The issue is that when I install a new app like Notepad++ or OBS and search for it, it doesn't show up as it should. When I scroll for the apps I want to find in the Start Menu...

  5. Apps not showing when searched Start Menu Windows 10

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Apps not showing when searched Start Menu Windows 10: Apps like Calculator, Notepad, etc, work fine and appear in the search bar when you type for it. The issue is that when I install a new app like Notepad++ or OBS and search for it, it doesn't show up as it should. When I scroll for the apps I want to find in the Start Menu...

  6. Apps not showing when searched Start Menu Windows 10

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Apps not showing when searched Start Menu Windows 10: Apps like Calculator, Notepad, etc, work fine and appear in the search bar when you type for it. The issue is that when I install a new app like Notepad++ or OBS and search for it, it doesn't show up as it should. When I scroll for the apps I want to find in the Start Menu...

  7. English windows 10 but showing chinese characters in start menu

    in Windows 10 Customization
    English windows 10 but showing chinese characters in start menu: As title, I also found some other computer also have same issue in our domain, my laptop reinstall windows for two month and just update the 2020-04 Cumulative Update last Friday, and I found this problem on this Monday, no GPO change in these two week....

  8. Can't search anything using Windows Start menu

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Can't search anything using Windows Start menu: Hi, I can't search anything using Windows start. Never had this problem before. It's slowing me down a lot. [ATTACH] Type anything and I'll get nothing on the start menu. Please help! TIA!...

  9. Strange white Blank Search result (start menu)

    in Windows 10 Support
    Strange white Blank Search result (start menu): Strange white Blank Search result (start menu) Hi all, when i push the win button and type to search for an app or anything i get this result. i have restarted explorer.exe and completed these steps here: Cortana not finding Desktop apps when searching for them -...

  10. Can't pin anything to start menu? and start menu search results?

    in Windows 10 Support
    Can't pin anything to start menu? and start menu search results?: Either the Windows 10 start menu really sucks or I am using it wrong. I am used to the StartisBack/Windows 7 menu where you can pin anything and all applications will come up in search results. In the Windows 10 menu, I can't pin anything to the start menu that's not already...