Emoji Search Not Working After Update (July 8, 2025 KB5062554)

jshjms 5 Reputation points
2025-07-14T00:22:13.8966667+00:00

The windows 10 built-in emoji search no longer gives any results after the recent update.

Is there a fix for this?

Here is what the panel looks like when you search:

emoji search

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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  1. John DeV 170.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-07-14T01:00:30.1+00:00

    Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    Please try to return to the login screen

    While holding the Left Shift key, click the Power icon at the bottom right > Restart

    This will bring you to Windows Recovery Environment

    Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Uninstall Updates

    Uninstall latest quality update

    If this doesn't work, Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > System Restore

    Select the restore point at an earlier date where everything is still working.

    Click Next then Finish

    If this fixes the issue, please try to temporarily pause updates for a week.

    I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  2. jshjms 5 Reputation points
    2025-07-29T06:35:02.6066667+00:00

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