Windows 10: Multiple random letters and sometimes numbers appear in search boxes, dialog boxes, etc...

Discus and support Multiple random letters and sometimes numbers appear in search boxes, dialog boxes, etc... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; We have tried multiple fixes, including reinstalling the keyboard drivers, scanning for viruses and disabling the Microsoft keylogger.The only... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by LIAKAZAN, Feb 25, 2024.

  1. LIAKAZAN
    LIAKAZAN Win User

    Multiple random letters and sometimes numbers appear in search boxes, dialog boxes, etc...


    We have tried multiple fixes, including reinstalling the keyboard drivers, scanning for viruses and disabling the Microsoft keylogger.The only workaround at this stage is to hold the backspace when typing ... not ideal.

    :)
     
    LIAKAZAN, Feb 25, 2024
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  2. CANIAMBO
    Caniambo Win User

    I have a problem accessing the Windows store (and using the Netflix app). When I type into the search box, random numbers and letters appear.

    I have a problem with Windows Store. When I type in the search box, random numbers and letters appear. The same thing happened with the Netflix app. I could access Netflix via Firefox.
     
    Caniambo, Feb 25, 2024
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  3. DIVYA MURUGAN
    Divya Murugan Win User
    search box

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I appreciate your interest in Windows 10.We sincerely regret for the inconvenience caused.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if are able to find search box.


    • Right click on the task bar.

    • Go to Cortana.

    • Click on show search box.
    Now check if you are able to find search box.

    Please let us know if you need further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Divya Murugan, Feb 25, 2024
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  4. ANDY ASMUSSEN
    Andy Asmussen Win User

    Multiple random letters and sometimes numbers appear in search boxes, dialog boxes, etc...

    Search/Cortana Dialog Box not working

    Found that my search dialog box was answering all search requests as 'No results found', after any, and all search requests typed in search box, lower left of display. After much troubleshooting for a nonfunctioning search/Cortana nonfunctioning... ie
    Restart Computer, Rebuild File list, SFC/ Scannow, DISM/ Online /Cleanup-Image /Restore Health, Reset Windows Explorer.. Cortana 'End Task' and restart, Office Reset (though I have only Office WordPad installed), I found that the Search/ Dialog box functioned
    correctly when I switched to the other user program on my computer, but would not function on the domain user (me), when I was logged in. This was odd because I had always found the search function to be available when I was using my preferred user account
    (until now), and had not needed, or tried before to access the search function, from the dialog box, while logged in under the alternate user. Why did this suddenly switch accounts? Why can't I use the search box from either account? How can I switch the function
    of an input in the search dialog box, back to my regular account? I have seen some discussion on using a PowerShell command to reboot the non-working search function, but those threads are from years earlier, and I don't want to make a bigger problem that
    I already have. Any suggestion(s), would be appreciated. Thank you,
     
    Andy Asmussen, Feb 25, 2024
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