Windows 10: In Windows search app icons are not showing they are just a photo image. How to fix it?

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  1. In Windows search app icons are not showing they are just a photo image. How to fix it?


    all apps like calculator windows security and all other have this problem when I search in windows search.

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    Taranjot Singh, Jun 27, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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  2. store and photos app isnt showing proper icons

    Hello Aditya,

    As you are facing issues with accessing Photos app on your device with icons not displayed properly, we will help you with this issue.

    Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to check if there is any update for Photos app from Windows Store. If found, try to update the app and check if it helps.

    Open Windows Store, search for Photos app, check if you are able to find Update option.

    Step 2: I suggest you to run the
    Windows Store Apps troubleshooter as it troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

    Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps

    Step 3: I recommend you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Hope it helps. Try the above and update us the status of this issue. We will be happy to help you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jun 27, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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  3. aosman Win User
    Cortana search does not show icons for metro apps

    Hi there, I have a similar imperfection which showed up upgrading to creators pack 2. When I search for Window store apps, (i.e. Mail, Calculator, Feedback, Edge) with Cortana, I always get blank icons. The app icons appear if I dock them to start or to task bar and they all work. It's only the icon that is missing when I search.

    I have tried rebuilding search index, reinstalling whatever apps I can actually reinstall (like mail) and what was suggested above, but it does not fix it. Any ideas?

    I have reported it to Microsoft via feedback app, but wondering if anyone else has been able to manually fix it.



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    In Windows search app icons are not showing they are just a photo image.  How to fix it? 164082d1510842696t-cortana-search-does-not-show-icons-metro-apps-image.png
     
  4. Arul_D Win User

    In Windows search app icons are not showing they are just a photo image. How to fix it?

    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.
     
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