windows 10 start menu search icons blank

Set the display scaling to 125% and then back to 100% to fix missing app icons in the search. Do this by going to Settings > System > Screen > Scaling and set it to 125% and then 100% again.

1. How do I fix the blank icons in Windows 10?
2. How do I fix missing icons in the taskbar and Start menu?
3. How do I fix icons not displaying?
4. Why is my search bar blank?
5. Why are my icons not showing pictures?
6. Why are the icons on my desktop blank?
7. How do I restore icons on my taskbar?
8. How do I reset my taskbar icons?
9. Why can't I see the icons on my taskbar?
10. Why is my desktop not displaying?
11. How do I enable my desktop icons?
12. How do I reset the icon cache in Windows 10?

How do I fix the blank icons in Windows 10?

How to Fix Blank Icons in Windows 10 Desktop Error

1. Update Apps and OS and Reboot. You know that's the first thing we suggest. ...
2. Uninstall Google Drive. Several users have reported that uninstalling Google Drive from their computer helped resolve the issue. ...
3. Reinstall Apps. ...
4. Icon Settings. ...
5. Change Icon Manually. ...
6. Update Display Adaptor Drivers. ...
7. DISM and SFC Scan. ...
8. Rebuild Icon Cache.

How do I fix missing icons in the taskbar and Start menu?

In most other cases, the problem of missing or disappearing Taskbar Icons can be fixed by Restarting File Explorer and Clearing the App Icon Cache.
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Taskbar Icons Missing in Windows 10

1. Disable Tablet Mode. ...
2. Restart Windows Explorer. ...
3. Clear App Icon Cache. ...
4. Remove Temporary Files. ...
5. Reinstall Taskbar Apps. ...
6. RUN SFC Command.

How do I fix icons not displaying?

Here's how to do that:

1. Right-click on the empty area on your desktop.
2. Choose View and you should see the Show Desktop icons option.
3. Try checking and unchecking Show Desktop icons option a few times but remember to leave this option checked.

Why is my search bar blank?

How to fix blank Windows search. Classic tech support response, if in doubt, turn it off and on again. If that doesn't work, there's another relatively simple fix. Press CTRL + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Task Manager, then click on the Details tab and look for the SearchUI.exe or SearchApp.exe process.

Why are my icons not showing pictures?

Open File explorer, click on View tab, then Options > Change Folder and Search Options > View tab. Uncheck the boxes to "Always show icons, never thumbnails" and "Show file icon on thumbnails." Apply and OK. Also in File Explorer right click This PC, choose Properties, then Advanced System Settings.

Why are the icons on my desktop blank?

First and foremost, the reason why the blank icons appear on the desktop is because the icon cache is corrupted, as Marcy has pointed out. This can be a result of an improper shutdown - for example, powering off the machine or losing power, instead of clicking Start -> Shutdown.

How do I restore icons on my taskbar?

To restore these icons, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the desktop and click Properties.
2. Click the Desktop tab.
3. Click Customize desktop.
4. Click the General tab, and then click the icons that you want to place on the desktop.
5. Click OK.

How do I reset my taskbar icons?

Right-click on the taskbar and click on Taskbar Settings. Scroll down to the Notification area and click on Turn system icons on or off. Now, toggle the system icons on or off as shown in the image below (default).

Why can't I see the icons on my taskbar?

1. Click on Start, select Settings or press Windows logo key + I and navigate to System > Notifications & actions. 2. Click on option Select which icons appear on the taskbar and Turn system icons on or off, then customize your system notifications icons.

Why is my desktop not displaying?

If your computer starts but displays nothing, you should check is if your monitor is working properly. Check the power light of your monitor to verify that it's turned on. If your monitor won't turn on, unplug the power adapter of your monitor, and then plug it back into the power outlet.

How do I enable my desktop icons?

To add icons to your desktop such as This PC, Recycle Bin and more:

1. Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Personalization > Themes.
2. Under Themes > Related Settings, select Desktop icon settings.
3. Choose the icons you would like to have on your desktop, then select Apply and OK.

How do I reset the icon cache in Windows 10?

1. Open a File Explorer window.
2. At the top left click the view tab and select(check)"Hidden Items.
3. Go to C:\Users\(User Name)\AppData\Local.
4. Right click on IconCache. db and click on Delete.
5. Click on Yes to confirm the deletion. ...
6. Close the window.
7. Empty the Recycle Bin.
8. Restart the computer.